What Best Explains How Surf Forms Along a Shoreline

question 5

Multiple Choice

What best explains how surf forms along a shoreline?

• A) waves beginning to drag on the seafloor and slowing down
• B) waves beginning to interacting with the tides
• C) waves beginning to encounter offshore winds
• D) waves beginning to encounter warmer coastal waters
• E) waves beginning to interact with rip currents

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Definitions:

Scapula

A bone that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone) and is commonly known as the shoulder blade.

Clavicle

The collarbone, between the sternum and scapula.

Humerus

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow, connecting with several muscles and joints.

Forearm Muscles

Groups of muscles in the lower arm that facilitate movement of the hand and wrist.