Question

place the following events in order of occurrence as a wave moves from the open ocean to the coast. keyboard help swells originate. the orbits of water particles in waves change from circular shapes to elliptical patterns waves travel in water that is deeper than one - half of their wavelength waves pile up, becoming higher and steeper waves break on the shore. the bottoms of waves interact with the sea floor.

Explanation:

When waves move from the open ocean to the coast, first, swells originate. Then, waves travel in water that is deeper than one - half of their wavelength (in deep water, wave behavior is different). As the waves approach the coast and the water depth decreases, the bottoms of waves interact with the sea floor. This interaction causes the orbits of water particles in waves to change from circular shapes to elliptical patterns. Then, waves pile up, becoming higher and steeper. Finally, waves break on the shore.

Answer:

1. Swells originate.
2. Waves travel in water that is deeper than one - half of their wavelength.
3. The bottoms of waves interact with the sea floor.
4. The orbits of water particles in waves change from circular shapes to elliptical patterns.
5. Waves pile up, becoming higher and steeper.
6. Waves break on the shore.