As a wave moves towards the shore into shallower water, the wave length _____________ and its height _____________.

Question

Responses

A decreases, increasesdecreases, increases

B increases, decreasesincreases, decreases

C remains the same, decreasesremains the same, decreases

D remains the same, increasesremains

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A decreases, increases

As a wave moves towards the shore into shallower water, the wavelength decreases and its height increases.