Waves are altered when they enter shallow water.They change
A)direction by refraction,they steepen and break.
B)direction by refraction,they increase in speed,steepen,and break.
C)direction by reflection,they increase in energy,steepen,and break.
D)intensity by refraction,they lose energy,steepen and break.

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When waves enter shallower waters, they experience a change in direction due to refraction, which causes them to approach the shore at an angle. As the waves approach the shore, the depth of the water decreases, causing the waves to slow down and increase in height, or steepen. Eventually, the wave reaches a critical height and breaks, causing white water and surf. This is why waves in shallow water often break and change direction by refraction.

Waves Are Altered When They Enter Shallow Water