The water mass moving through a seismic sea wave can reach speeds of 760 kilometers per hour. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: F
Energy moves through the water, not the water mass itself. 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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