The strength of wave action depends on all these EXCEPT:
Correct answer: B. Currents in the sea
- A. Wind strength
- B. Currents in the sea
- C. Depth of coastal water
- D. Height of waves
Explanation
Wave action is chiefly affected by wind strength, wave height, and the depth of coastal water. Sea currents may modify waves, but they are not normally listed as the primary determining factor in this basic classification.
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