What is not an important factor for the development of wind waves?
a. Wind speed
b. Tides
c. Wind direction
d. Fetch
ANS: B
Wind speed and duration are key in the development of wind waves. The wind then needs a fetch over
which wind can blow without changing direction. Information can be found in the section Wind
Blowing Over the Ocean Generates Waves.
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