The amount of energy transferred to the water (and thus the height to which a wave can build)depends upon four factors:
1. wind speed
2. length of time that the wind blows over the water
3. the fetch
4. wind direction.

Question

The amount of energy transferred to the water (and thus the height to which a wave can build)depends upon four factors: 
1. wind speed 
2. length of time that the wind blows over the water 
3. the fetch 
4. wind direction.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The amount of energy transferred to the water and the height to which a wave can build depend on three main factors: wind speed, length of time the wind blows over the water, and the fetch (the distance over which the wind blows across the water). Wind direction affects the direction of wave travel but not the energy transferred to the water or the height of the wave.

The Amount of Energy Transferred to the Water (And Thus