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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 63

Question 63

Multiple Choice

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


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

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