Wave size is affected by the amount of open water,or the _____________,that winds blow over:

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The correct term that fits in the blank is "fetch," which refers to the distance over water that winds blow in a single direction. The greater the fetch, the larger the waves will be. Therefore, option C, "fetch," is the best choice. The other options, namely A) Trough, B) Period, D) Wavelength, and E) Crest, are not relevant to the the question and do not make sense in the given context.

Wave Size Is Affected by the Amount of Open Water,or