________ occurs first in the evolution of a single ocean wave.
A) A wave of translation
B) Swash
C) Backwash
D) A breaker
E) A wave of oscillation

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In the evolution of a single ocean wave, the first occurrence is a wave of oscillation, which is the movement of water particles in a circular motion. This is followed by a wave of translation, where the wave moves forward but the water particles do not move forward in a continuous motion. The following stages are the formation of a breaker, swash, and backwash.

________ Occurs First in the Evolution of a Single Ocean