● Waves are actually the energy, not the water as such, which moves across the ocean surface. ◦ Water particles onlytravel in a small circle as a wave passes . ◦ Wind provides energy to the waves. ◦ Wind causes waves to travel in the ocean and the energy is released on shorelines. ◦ The motion of the surface water seldom affects the stagnant deep bottom water of the oceans. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. ● As a wave approaches the beach, it slows down. ◦ This is due to the friction occurring between the dynamic water and the seafloor. ◦ And, when the depth of water is less than half the wavelength of the wave, the wave breaks. ◦ The largest waves are found in the open oceans. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. ◦ Waves continue to grow larger as they move and absorb energy from the wind.