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Ocean waves contain energy that is transferred to them by ______ moving across the surface.a.windb.sunlight
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition
The energy that produces ocean waves comes froma.the rise and fall of the tides.b.rivers flowing into the ocean.c.wind blowing across the water’s surface.d.rock falling into the ocean along the shore.
A sea arch is formed through wave erosion.
Sandbars are formed through erosion by waves.
Waves cause erosion through the processes of ______ and abrasion. a. chemical weathering b. impact Please select the best answer from the choices provided
As rock is worn away by waves on a coastline, the land that takes a little longer to wear away can form a:a.spit.b.fiord.c.headland.d.wave-cut cliff.
A spit is formed through wave deposition.
As the energy of a wave moves through the water, what happens to the water particles themselves?a.They are carried away.b.They sink to the bottom.c.They move up and down, but do not move forward.d.They slowly move backward.
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