Question

The power distribution of these phenomena is plotted on the Pierson–Moskowitz spectrum. Averaging the largest third of a sample of these phenomena is used to calculate a “significant” measure of their size denoted H-sub-s. The tangent of alpha over the square root of the relative size of these phenomena equals the Iribarren number. Groins dissipate high-energy types of these phenomena, which are caused by a longer fetch. Collisions between these phenomena form their large and destructive “rogue” type. (10[2])These phenomena (10[1])recede perpendicularly (-5[1])before returning at an oblique angle when transporting sediment through longshore drift. (-5[1])For 10 points, shoaling involves a change in what phenomena’s height, which is measured from crest to trough? (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: ocean waves [or sea waves or water waves; accept shallow water waves or wind waves or rogue waves; accept significant wave height]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jake Meltzer (DII)CWRU A (UG)Kenyon B (DII)7710
Todd MaslykMichigan ACWRU C (UG)7710
Jacob Goodson (DII)Ohio State C (DII)CWRU B (UG)7910
Daniel Luebs (DII)Michigan State C (UG)Michigan State A81-5
Roxanne Tang (UG)Ohio State A (UG)Michigan D (DII)93-5
Peter Ballas (DII)Michigan D (DII)Ohio State A (UG)11110
Mitchell IndekMichigan BMichigan State B (UG)11210