Which type of wave would you expect to see on a barrier island on the East Coast of the United States?
A) Plunging breaker
B) Spilling breaker
C) Tidal wave
D) Sonic wave
E) Tropical wave

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Barrier islands on the East Coast of the United States typically experience waves with low to moderate energy. Spilling breakers are characterized by the wave breaking gradually and gently over a wide area, which is the most common type of wave on barrier islands. Plunging breakers are more common on steep beaches with powerful waves, and tidal waves (tsunamis) are rare events that are unrelated to typical wave behavior. Sonic waves and tropical waves are not relevant to this context.

Which Type of Wave Would You Expect to See on a Barrier