Question 1060Navigation General

You are correct, the answer is A) swell. The rise and fall of the ocean's surface due to a distant storm is known as swell. Swell is defined as the long, rolling waves that are generated by distant storms or weather systems, and continue to travel across the ocean even after the generating force has ceased. This distinguishes swell from waves, which are generated by local wind action. The other options are incorrect because: B) Waves refer to the choppy, short-period motion of the ocean's surface generated by local winds. C) Sea is a general term for the ocean or a large body of saltwater. D) Fetch refers to the distance over which the wind blows to generate waves.