Practice mode Water Management

What is the unobstructed distance over a water surface along which wind can travel and raise waves called?

Correct answer B. Fetch

Explanation

Fetch is the length of open water over which wind blows; a longer fetch produces higher waves, so it is used to set dam freeboard.

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