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dollx

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What component of wave structure causes the wave crest to tumble forward onto the surface of shallow water or the beach?
 
  A. swash
  B. trough
  C. wavelength
  D. breaker
  E. backwash

Question 2

What is NOT true about wave motion?
 
  A. Wave form and energy moves under surface.
  B. Most waves are wind generated.
  C. Waves only move horizontally.
  D. They are composed of crests and troughs.
  E. They are actually small circular or oscillatory motions.



mochi09

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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