What is the result of wave motion on water particles?

a. water particles barely move forward; they move in a circular pattern.
b. water particles are pushed down as they move side to side.
c. water particles barely move forward as they move up and down.
d. water particles are pushed forward as they move up and down.

this is for unit 2 lesson 10 on k12 for ocean waves part 2

The correct answer is: A. Water particles barely move forward; they move in a circular pattern.

Wave motion is a disturbance that moves and carries energy. When move through the water medium, waves do not transport water they just move energy (the water stays more or less in the same place). As a wave crest (high point of wave) passes, the water particles move in circular paths. The circles are smaller in deeper water.

A. Water particles barely move forward; they move in a circular pattern.

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