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Under which conditions will a wave be considered a deepwater wave?
 
  A) Wavelength > 1/2 water depth
  B) Wave height > water depth
  C) Wavelength > 1/2 wave height
  D) Water depth > 1/2 wavelength

Question 2

When will a deepwater wave change to a shallow water wave as it approaches shore?
 
  A) Wave period > twice the water depth
  B) Wavelength = 1/2 water depth
  C) Wavelength = 2 times water depth
  D) Wave period > 1/2 water depth



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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