How does refraction affect the shape of incoming waves along a beach?
A) As the waves move into shallower water, the wave loses energy to the seabed, decreasing the wave height.
B) As the waves move into shallower water, the angle between the wave crests (troughs) and the shoreline increases.
C) As the waves move into shallower water, the wave slows down and the crests spread farther apart.
D) As the waves move into shallower water, the angle between the wave crests (troughs) and the shoreline decreases.

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As waves move into shallower water, their speed decreases due to the interaction with the seabed, causing the waves to bend or refract. This bending effect makes the angle between the wave crests (or troughs) and the shoreline decrease, aligning the waves more parallel to the shore.

How Does Refraction Affect the Shape of Incoming Waves Along