What determines the characteristics of ocean waves?
a. The wavelength and wave period
b. The wave height and wave frequency
c. The wavelength and water depth
d. The wave period and wave frequency
ANS: C
The wavelength of an ocean wave determines the size of the orbits in the water. The water depth
determines the shape of the orbits. 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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