Which of the Following Best Describes What Happens to Tsunami

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what happens to tsunami waves as they move from the open ocean and towards the shallow water near the shore of the coastline?

• A) The waves decrease in amplitude and their velocity remains constant.
• B) The waves increase in amplitude and decrease in velocity.
• C) The waves maintain a constant amplitude and velocity.
• D) The waves increase in amplitude and increase in velocity.

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