Question

The type of waves that are characteristic of shallower portions of the sea?

(a) Oscillatory waves

(b) Translatory waves

(c) Littoral waves

(d) Lateral waves

This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.

I want to ask this question from Works of Sea in division Geological Work of Water of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Translatory waves

To explain I would say: Translatory waves are typically of shallower depths in the sea and abound along the seashore. They are commonly produced after the oscillatory waves break and rush forward.