Multiple Choice
The height of a tsunami grows as it approaches a coastline primarily because
A) its energy level increases.
B) its wavelength shortens.
C) the height of the surf is added to the height of the tsunami.
D) trick question-the height of a tsunami remains constant from the time of its origin.
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