As the Wind Velocity Increases During a Storm

question 6

Multiple Choice

As the wind velocity increases during a storm:

• A) the wave height increases.
• B) the wave velocity decreases.
• C) the wind tends to flatten the ocean surface.
• D) mass transport decreases in the open ocean.

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