The speed of ocean waves depends on the depth of the water; the deeper the water, the faster the wave travels. Use this to explain why ocean waves crest and “break” as they near the shore.
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The speed of ocean waves depends on the depth of the water;
the deeper the water, the faster the wave travels. Use this to explain why
ocean waves crest and “break” as they near the shore.
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