EARTH SCIENCE
OCEANS
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Question
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Which weather would create the largest surfing waves?
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strong winds that have been blowing for a long time with a long fetch
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strong winds that blow for short periods of time with a short fetch
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weak winds that blow for long periods of time with a long fetch
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weak winds that blow for short periods of time with a short fetch
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stronger winds generally lead to larger waves. Second, the duration of the wind or how long it blows. The longer the wind blows consistently, the better chance that there will be higher wave heights. The third factor is the area of open sea over which wind can blow, known as fetch.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following will produce the smallest ocean waves? Weak winds that blow for short periods of time over small distances.
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