How Does Refraction Affect the Shape of Incoming Waves Along

question 8

Multiple Choice

How does refraction affect the shape of incoming waves along a beach?

• A)As the waves move into shallower water, the angle between the wave crests (troughs)and the shoreline decreases.
• B)As the waves move into shallower water, the angle between the wave crests (troughs)and the shoreline increases.
• C)As the waves move into shallower water, the wave slows down and the crests spread farther apart.
• D)As the waves move into shallower water, the wave loses energy to the seabed, decreasing the wave height.

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