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QuizMultiple Choice

Waves

Question 10 • SC332 Environmental Science B

What is the highest point of a wave?

Answer
A
crest
B
trough
C
wave height
D
wavelength

Explanation

The crest is the highest point of a wave, while the trough is its lowest point. Wave height measures the vertical distance between the crest and trough, and wavelength is the distance between corresponding points on neighboring waves. Therefore, the correct choice is crest.

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