Question

A small island in the open ocean is receiving swell coming from the southeast. Yet, waves break all around its shores, not just the ones facing southeast. The process responsible for this phenomenon is _______.

Answer 1

A) Refraction

B) Erosion

C) Reflection

D) Diffraction

E) Isostasy

Answer: B) Erosion

Explanation:

Erosion is a natural phenomena in which the top layer of soil or any other sedimentary material gets removed by the action of the physical agents like water, wind, and others.

According to the given situation, the waves will break the shores those which were facing the southeast. Thus the Island will get disturbed by the phenomena due to erosion.