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SGallaher96

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Which of the following is true regarding wave movement in open water?
 
  A) water particles are vertically compressed, causing friction with the ocean floor
  B) the crest of the wave rises to a height that exceeds its vertical stability, leading to breakers.
  C) waves are closer spaced and typically higher than those near shore.
  D) the greatest motion of individual water particles at depths greater than one-half the wave length.
  E) Water doesn't advance, rather wave energy moves through the fluid medium of water.

Question 2

Which of the following are located along the mid-ocean ridges?
 
  A) convergent plate boundaries
  B) volcanoes
  C) outcrops of granite
  D) old oceanic sediments
  E) evaporite deposits


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Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

B


SGallaher96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

meganmoser117

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

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