What causes ocean waves to form?
A) Energy from the wavelength
B) Energy from the disturbing force
C) Energy from the restoring force
D) Energy from the Stokes drift

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The disturbing force of a wave can vary. Capillary waves are created by wind blowing across the ocean's surface, but other waves are generated by atmospheric changes and seismic activity. Information can be found in the section Waves Are Classified by Their Physical Characteristics.

What Causes Ocean Waves to Form