The distance over which wind is blowing is referred to as:
A) fetch.
B) duration.
C) strength.
D) depth.
E) wind span.

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Fetch is defined as the distance over which wind blows in a constant direction, generating waves or swells. Duration refers to how long the wind has been blowing, strength refers to the speed or force of the wind, depth refers to the measurement of how deep a body of water is, and wind span is not a commonly used term in marine or atmospheric science.

The Distance Over Which Wind Is Blowing Is Referred to As