The largest waves are generated when ____.
A)fetch is large, wind speed is high, and wind duration is short
B)fetch is small, wind speed is high, and wind duration is short
C)fetch is large, wind speed is high, and wind duration is long
D)fetch is small, wind speed is high, and wavelength is long
E)fetch is large, wind speed is high, and wavelength is short

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The size of waves is determined by the size of fetch (the distance over which the wind can blow over open water), wind speed, and wind duration. When there is a large fetch, high wind speed, and long wind duration, it allows the waves to build up to their maximum size. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

The Largest Waves Are Generated When ____