The speed of shallow water waves is controlled by the ________.
A) height
B) steepness
C) celerity
D) wavelength
E) water depth

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The speed of shallow water waves is controlled by the water depth in which they occur. This is because shallow water waves have a wavelength that is much longer than the water depth, so the depth of the water affects the speed at which they travel. Therefore, the correct choice is E, water depth.

The Speed of Shallow Water Waves Is Controlled by the ________