Which of the Following Is True About How Waves Form

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about how waves form and break upon the shore?

• A) most waves form from upwelling of deep waters
• B) waves get smaller as wind speed increases
• C) waves begin to change when they reach water shallower than wave base
• D) waves break in a counterclockwise direction because of rotation of the Earth
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, causing prices to stabilize and transactions to occur without excess supply or demand.

Sequential Game

A strategic game in which players make decisions one after another, allowing for the observation of preceding choices.

Monopolized

A condition where a single seller controls the whole supply of a product or service, often resulting in limited choices for consumers and potential for higher prices.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept within game theory where no participant can gain by changing strategies if the other participants keep theirs unchanged.