Steep waves are usually:
AOld, from far away seas
BFrom the moon's pull
CFrom distant earthquakes
DYoung, from local wind
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Young, from local wind
1. Slow steady waves come from far away.
2. Steep waves are young, made by local wind.
3. Wind strength and duration set wave height.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 14, Movements of Ocean Water._
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