CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1 · Question Q20

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about waves?

1. (A)They are caused by wind blowing over the surface of the water.
2. (B)On nearing the beach the speed of waves slackens and the tops are thrown forward.
3. (C)The body of water forming the waves increases rapidly as it approaches the coast.
4. (D)The stronger the wind and the greater the fetch, the more powerful the waves are.