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Which causes waves in the ocean to occur?

Earth's rotation
O Earth's gravitational pull
Oenergy being transferred from wind
energy from the Sun heating water

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Answer: Energy being transferred from wind energy

Step-by-step explanation:

The transfer of energy makes the motion of the water, causing waves. The other options do play a factor, but they are not the primary cause for waves.

When wind blows over the surface of the water it gives it energy. As the wind travels it makes friction causing air to transfer its kinetic energy to the water.

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