What kind of waves occur at the boundary between two fluid media?
a. Seiche waves
b. Orbital waves
c. Transitional waves
d. Tidal waves
ANS: B
Orbital waves have medium water moving in closed circles as the wave passes. These circular paths
transmit wave energy across the surface of the ocean. Information can be found in the section Ocean
Waves Move Energy Across the Sea Surface.
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