A wave can travel thousands of kilometers across deep ocean water relatively unchanged, but near the shore, the shallow bottom restricts water motion and distorts the wave's shape.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As a wave moves into shallower water, it begins to interact with the bottom of the ocean, causing the wave to slow down and the wavelength to decrease, which ultimately distorts the wave's shape as it approaches the shore. Therefore, the statement is true.

A Wave Can Travel Thousands of Kilometers Across Deep Ocean