Waves that are breaking along the shore and are forming a curling crest over an air pocket are called:
A)gravity waves.
B)plunging breakers.
C)spilling breakers.
D)surf.
E)swells.

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Plunging breakers are waves that break along the shore and form a curling crest over an air pocket, creating a plunging or dramatic impact. The other options, such as gravity waves and swells, refer to different types of ocean waves that do not necessarily break along the shore.

Waves That Are Breaking Along the Shore and Are Forming