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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 29, 2018
As a water wave approaches a shoreline, wave speed
 
  A) increases.
  B) decreases.
  C) is unchanged.
  D) and wavelength increase.

Question 2

When a wave moves, the water
 
  A) moves along with the wave.
  B) follows a straight up and down path.
  C) follows a roughly circular path.
  D) moves with the wave to a depth of one-half the wavelength, while deeper water follows a circular orbit.


hollysheppard095

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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