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Ocean waves (fetch and wind): How do wind speed and fetch length affect wave size and energy? Assume longer, uninterrupted open-water distance allows greater energy transfer. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Larger, more
Larger, less
Smaller, more
Smaller, less

Correct Answer: Larger, more

Explanation:

Given data

Increase wind speed and increase fetch (distance wind blows across open water).

Concept/Approach
Wave growth depends on wind speed, fetch, and duration. Greater wind and longer fetch transfer more energy to the water, producing larger waves with more energy.

Final Answer
Larger, more

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