When waves approach the shore, a series of changes takes place. One change is that the .
A) wave crest becomes peaked
B) wavelength increases
C) wave height decreases
D) wave velocity increases

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As waves approach the shore, the wave crest becomes peaked due to the decrease in water depth, which causes the wave to slow down and increase in height, making the crest more pronounced.

When Waves Approach the Shore, a Series of Changes Takes