Question

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

speed
speed

wavelength
wavelength

amplitude
amplitude

frequency

Answer 1

The surfer is describing the **amplitude** of the wave, as it refers to the height of the wave from its trough to its crest. In this case, a 20-foot wave refers to its vertical measurement (height), which corresponds to amplitude.