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Movements of Ocean Water
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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
a. Steep waves are fairly young ones and are formed by local wind.
b. Slow and steady waves originate from far away places.
c. The maximum wave height is determined by the gravitational pull.
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only c
💡 Explanation:
This is the correct answer choice as this statement is incorrect. The maximum wave height is determined by the strength of the wind, i.e. how long it blows and the area over which it blows in a single direction.