What remains unchanged regardless of depth?
a. Wavelength
b. Wave height
c. Wave period
d. Wave shape
ANS: C
Wave period does not change as the depth in which the wave is moving changes. The wavelength
shortens as the waves go from deep to shallow water. Information can be found in the section The
Behavior of Waves Is Influenced by the Depth of Water through Which They Are Moving.
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