Long wavelength, regularly spaced waves that travel out of a source area and continue for long distances are called:
A) chop.
B) fully developed seas.
C) storm waves.
D) white caps.
E) swell.

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Swell refers to long-wavelength, regularly spaced waves that have traveled out of their source area and can continue for long distances across the ocean. Unlike choppy waves that are short and rough, or white caps that indicate breaking waves due to wind, swell waves are smoother and more uniform, often originating from distant weather systems or storms.

Long Wavelength, Regularly Spaced Waves That Travel Out of a Source