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    Waves That Are Moving Faster Than Local Wind and Are
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Waves That Are Moving Faster Than Local Wind and Are

Question 70

Question 70

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Waves that are moving faster than local wind and are sorted out by wavelength are called:


A) capillary waves.
B) constructive waves.
C) surf.
D) swell.
E) wind waves.

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