Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Match List I with List II:

List I Wave characteristic List II Definition
1. Wave height a. Number of waves passing a point in one second
2. Wave amplitude b. One-half of the wave height
3. Wave period c. Vertical distance from trough to crest
4. Wave frequency d. Time between successive crests or troughs passing a fixed point

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1–b, 2–c, 3–d, 4–a.
  2. 1–c, 2–a, 3–b, 4–d.
  3. 1–d, 2–b, 3–a, 4–c.
  4. 1–c, 2–b, 3–d, 4–a.
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