Question

A surfer talks about riding a 20-foot wave. Which measurement of waves is the surfer describing?(1 point)
Responses

speed
speed

frequency
frequency

amplitude
amplitude

wavelength
wavelength

Answer 1

The surfer is describing the **amplitude** of the wave. Amplitude refers to the height of the wave from its resting position to its crest (the top of the wave). In this case, a 20-foot wave indicates the height of the wave.