Question

Water waves approaching the shore will slow down. Which statement describes another change that occurs?(1 point)
Responses

The wavelength decreases.
The wavelength decreases.

The frequency decreases.
The frequency decreases.

The frequency increases.
The frequency increases.

The wavelength increases.

Answer 1

As water waves approach the shore and slow down, the wavelength decreases. This is because the speed of the wave decreases while the frequency remains constant (since frequency is determined by the source of the wave). Therefore, the correct response is:

**The wavelength decreases.**