When the height of a wave exceeds its vertical stability,the wave is called a
A)rip current.
B)wave of transition.
C)tidal wave.
D)breaker.

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When the height of a wave exceeds its vertical stability, it becomes a breaker, which means the wave starts to collapse and break onto the shore. Rip currents are fast-moving currents that can pull swimmers away from the shore, and tidal waves are large waves caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. "Wave of transition" is not a commonly used term in this context.

When the Height of a Wave Exceeds Its Vertical Stability,the