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A storm is located 500 km off the California coast. Which wavelength waves will be the first to arrive in California?

a. 10 m
b. 50 m
c. 100 m
d. 200 m

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Final answer:

Without specific wave speed or period information, it is not possible to conclusively determine which wavelength waves from a storm will arrive first on the California coast, though typically longer wavelength waves travel faster in deep water.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the arrival of different wavelength waves from a storm off the California coast. To determine which wavelength waves will arrive first, one must understand that all ocean waves travel at different speeds, primarily based on their wavelength in deep water. However, the question provided does not include the necessary information such as wave speed or period, and without this information, it's not possible to conclusively say which wavelength waves will be the first to arrive.

In general, in deep water, longer wavelength waves travel faster so they would arrive first; however, this is a simplification and actual wave speeds can be influenced by a variety of factors including ocean depth and currents.