Aparticle moves in an elliptical or circular motion. it is most likely a particle in which type of wave? a.) sound b.) transverse c.) longitudinal d.) surface

I believe the answer is D, surface waves 
Waves represent the movement of energy through a medium, with no net movement of the material that makes up the medium. Surfaces waves includes the ocean waves which transmits energy that comes from winds blowing across the surface of the water. Sound waves are type of mechanical waves that requires a material medium for transmission, transverse waves are type of waves in which the wave motion is perpendicular to the vibration of particles while in a longitudinal the wave motion and the direction of vibration of particles are parallel.