Which of the following is true of waves of transition?
A)Their wavelength decreases as they move out of their generating region.
B)The orbits of the individual water particles increase as depth increases.
C)Waves of transition travel forward and are responsible for breakers.
D)Waves of transition do not move as swells.
E)The energy in waves of transition propagates through the water.

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Waves of transition are a type of wave in which the energy propagates through the water, rather than the water itself traveling forward. As such, the wavelength and orbits of individual water particles are not affected by the transition wave. Additionally, while waves of transition can contribute to the formation of breakers, they themselves do not travel forward as swells.

Which of the Following Is True of Waves of Transition