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rosent76

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Ocean waves refract due to
 
  A) wave interference.
  B) ocean swells.
  C) shallow water.
  D) transverse motion.

Question 2

In a swell, wavelength is constant. As a swell nears the shore and touches bottom, the wavelength
 
  A) shortens, wave speed slows, and wave height increases.
  B) shortens, wave speed slows, and wave height decreases.
  C) and wave height increase as wave speed slows.
  D) and wave height increase as wave speed quickens.



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joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


EAN94

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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