wave formation

Question 1

what is the term for what happens when wind moves across the surface of the water?

Answer 1

frictional drag

Question 2

what does frictional drag create?

Answer 2

small ripples and waves leading to circular orbital motion of water particles in the ocean

Question 3

what happens as the seabed becomes shallower towards the coastline?

Answer 3

the orbit of the water particles becomes more elliptical, leading to more horizontal movement of the waves