Stationary storm systems, centered somewhere over the open sea, are capable of creating large waves with wave heights measuring over
a. ?11 m (36 ft).
b. ?21 m (69 ft)
c. ?31 m (100 ft)
d. ?41 m (134 ft)
e. ?51 m (167 ft)
ANSWER: c
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