Question

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

speed
speed

amplitude
amplitude

wavelength
wavelength

frequency
frequency

Answer 1

The surfer is describing the **amplitude** of the wave. In this context, amplitude refers to the height of the wave from its trough to its crest, which is often expressed in feet. A 20-foot wave would typically be referred to in terms of its height or amplitude.