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Redwolflake15

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The depth below which there is no wave motion is
 
  A) the same throughout the ocean.
  B) close to the surface near the equator.
  C) very deep near the poles.
  D) equal to one-half the wavelength.

Question 2

When a wave reaches shore it piles a mass of water against the coast because water moves slowly
 
  A) towards the poles.
  B) towards the equator.
  C) in the direction of wave movement.
  D) away from the shoreline.


vkodali

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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