2006-07-30 08:24:45 · 5 answers · asked by really? 5 in Environment
Lake waves are caused by wind. Even on the Great Lakes, tides are very small, no more than a few inches. So, in the early morning, there is very little wind. (The sun's rays are almost parallel to the surface of the water. As the day progresses, the water heats up, some evaporates, there is a cycle of condensation (elsewhere.) The rising water vapor carries some air upward with it, with the result that some air has to flow in to above the lake, so there are not pockets of low air pressure. This generates wind. The wind ripples the water. The wind also enhances the evaporation of the water. Funny about that, huh?
2006-07-30 08:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the air temperature heats up during the day causing
a temperature differential between the air over the lake and the
air over the ground..
This causes wind between the lake and ground and wind makes
waves...
2006-07-30 15:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because in the afternoon is when all the boaters get out and start ruining the lake water
2006-07-30 16:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by piracyofficer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It likely has to do with wind.As the wind hits it,it looks different at different hours.
2006-07-30 16:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by kathy6500 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wind?
2006-07-30 15:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋