The Height of a Tsunami Grows as It Approaches a Coastline

question 3

Multiple Choice

The height of a tsunami grows as it approaches a coastline primarily because

• A) its energy level increases.
• B) its wavelength shortens.
• C) the height of the surf is added to the height of the tsunami.
• D) None of the above are true-the height of a tsunami remains constant from the time of its origin.

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