As a water wave nears the coastline, what happens to the height and speed of the wave?

A

Wave height increases, and wave speed decreases.

B

Wave height decreases, and wave speed increases.

C

Wave height increases, and wave speed remains the same.

D

Wave height decreases, and wave speed decreases

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Kyleigh Velazquez

12 March, 18:57

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Keely Parrish · Answer 1

D or B

Explanation:

Waves break by shorelines so height will decrease. I dont know about wave speed so i put two answers

As a water wave nears the coastline, what happens to the height and speed of the wave?AWave height increases, and wave speed decreases.BWave height decreases, and wave speed increases.CWave height increases, and wave speed remains the same.DWave height decreases, and wave speed decreases