As a wave passes through the open ocean,the water molecules move ________.
A)horizontally
B)diagonally
C)in a circular path
D)straight up and down

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As a wave passes through the open ocean, the water molecules move in a circular path. This motion is due to the energy of the wave moving through the water, causing the water molecules to move in a circular motion without actually moving the water in a straight line. This is known as a circular orbital motion.

As a Wave Passes Through the Open Ocean,the Water Molecules