Question

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

amplitude
amplitude

frequency
frequency

wavelength
wavelength

speed

Answer 1

The surfer is describing the **height** of the wave, which is typically referred to as **amplitude** when discussing the maximum displacement from the rest position (though in casual conversation about waves, it's often just referred to in terms of 'height'). However, if they are specifically saying "20-foot wave," they are referring to the wave height.

So, in the context of your options, the best answer is:

**amplitude**.