When Waves Reach Shallow Water, They Are Often Bent and Tend

question 35

Multiple Choice

When waves reach shallow water, they are often bent and tend to become parallel to the shore. This process is termed __________.

• A)refraction
• B)translation
• C)reflection
• D)oscillation

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Definitions:

Birth

The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring from the womb, marking the beginning of a new individual's life outside the mother's body.

Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity, leading to serious health risks.

Fallopian Tube

One of two uterine tubes extending toward an ovary.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.