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    The First Wave That Forms When the Wind Begins to Blow
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The First Wave That Forms When the Wind Begins to Blow

Question 20

Question 20

Multiple Choice

The first wave that forms when the wind begins to blow across the ocean surface is a:


A) capillary wave.
B) seiche.
C) tide.
D) tsunami.
E) wind waves.

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