Waves can be seen in many different locations of our oceans and can be many different sizes at any given time. What affects the size of waves?

Question

Waves can be seen in many different locations of our oceans and can be many different sizes at any given time. What affects the size of waves?

A:The speed, duration, and distance of the wind

B:The distance from shore and how many boats are travelling across the water

C:The salinity, the density, and the pressure of the water

D:The tides, currents, and salinity of the water

I choose C

Answer 1

: The salinity, the density, and the pressure of the water is incorrect. The correct answer is A: The speed, duration, and distance of the wind. The force and duration of winds over large areas of the ocean determine the size of waves. The longer the duration of the wind and the greater its strength, the larger the waves will be. Distance of the wind also has an effect: winds that travel over a greater distance, known as fetch, can create larger waves.