Waves begin to "feel bottom" when the depth of water is _______ . It has been likened to "stubbing your toe" and results from the wave not having enough room to be naturally contained within that depth of water. A) equal to the wavelength B) three times as great as the wavelength C) twice as great as the wavelength D) equal to its wave base

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Waves begin to "feel bottom" when the depth of water is equal to their wave base, which is the depth below the surface where the wave's motion no longer affects the water. This occurs because the wave's energy starts interacting with the sea floor, causing changes in the wave's behavior.

Waves Begin to "Feel Bottom" When the Depth of Water