Describe the motion of a floating object as a wave passes

What will be an ideal response?


A floating object will move up and down and slightly forward and backward with each successive wave. This is due to circular orbital motion.

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The physical geography of southern Africa is defined by this landform, a steep cliff separating the coastal lowlands from the plateau uplands.

A) Drakensburg Mountains B) The Great Escarpment C) Gondwana D) Lake Nyasa E) The Rift Valley

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Nebular theory of solar system origin seems to fit the facts more than other theories.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How much will it cost the city to replace damaged sewer mains between

now and ????? What will be an ideal response?

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____________________ ____________________ ____________________ consisting of ice and frozen nitrogen compounds form over Antarctica in June

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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