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

frequency
frequency

amplitude
amplitude

wavelength
wavelength
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Answer 1

The surfer is describing the **height** of the wave when talking about riding a 20-foot wave. However, if given the options listed, the best fit would be **amplitude**, as amplitude refers to the height of the wave from its resting position to its crest.