What characteristic of waves increases as they hit the coastline?
A) Wave height
B) Wavelength
C) Wave period
D) Wave energy
E) Wave speed

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As waves approach the coastline, the water depth decreases causing the wave height to increase. This is due to the bottom of the wave being slowed down by the ocean floor while the top continues moving at its original speed, causing the wave to rise.

What Characteristic of Waves Increases as They Hit the Coastline