When a wave approaches a beach at an oblique angle,only part of it is lowed down as it reaches shallow water.The rest of the wave continues to move at a high velocity,bending the wave.This process is called ________________.

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When a wave approaches a beach at an oblique angle, it undergoes a change of direction as it moves from deeper water to shallower water. This process is called wave refraction. As the part of the wave that is closest to the shore slows down, the rest of the wave continues to move at a high velocity, causing the wave to bend. This bending of the wave is known as refraction.

When a Wave Approaches a Beach at an Oblique Angle,only