Rogue Waves Tend to Occur

question 41

Multiple Choice

Rogue waves tend to occur:

• A)in areas where wind belts converge.
• B)In coastal areas where the ocean depth rapidly decreases.
• C)in upwelling zones.
• D)only in the southern ocean below 60ºS latitude.
• E)where storm waves move against strong surface currents.

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