How Does Refraction Affect the Shape of Incoming Waves Along

question 18

Multiple Choice

How does refraction affect the shape of incoming waves along a beach?

• A) As the waves move into shallower water, the wave loses energy to the seabed, decreasing the wave height.
• B) As the waves move into shallower water, the angle between the wave crests (troughs) and the shoreline increases.
• C) As the waves move into shallower water, the wave slows down and the crests spread farther apart.
• D) As the waves move into shallower water, the angle between the wave crests (troughs) and the shoreline decreases.

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