Multiple Choice
Why do waves expend so much energy on a rocky headland?
A) Waves reflect off the headland and amplify the incoming waves.
B) Wave velocity is greater on headlands than on beaches.
C) Waves refract toward the headland on both sides.
D) Headlands tend to have deeper water surrounding them, so the waves are higher.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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