____ waves are waves that flow up and onto a gently sloping, mostly unobstructed surface, such as a beach that gradually gets shallower as the waves travel inshore.

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Spilling waves are waves that gently spill onto the shore and are characterized by a smooth, curved wave. They occur when the slope of the beach is relatively gradual and unobstructed, allowing the wave to gradually lose energy as it approaches the shore.

____ Waves Are Waves That Flow Up and onto a Gently