When the height of a wave exceeds its vertical stability, the wave is called a
A) rip current.
B) wave of transition.
C) breaker.
D) tidal wave.

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A wave is considered a breaker when its height exceeds the stability of the water surface, causing the wave to collapse and crash onto the shore. Rip currents are a water current caused by tides, while a wave of transition and tidal wave are not accurate descriptions for waves breaking onto the shore.

When the Height of a Wave Exceeds Its Vertical Stability