The height of a tsunami grows as it approaches a coastline primarily because
A)its energy level increases.
B)its wavelength shortens.
C)the height of the surf is added to the height of the tsunami.
D)the water is shallower.
E)the water is warmer.

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As a tsunami approaches the coastline, the water becomes shallower, causing the wavelength to shorten and the wave height to increase due to the conservation of energy.

The Height of a Tsunami Grows as It Approaches a Coastline