Question

there is one exception to the rule that waves don’t move matter. what is it? choose one option a when ocean waves push water onto the shore. b when a fish swims through a lake or pond. c when a seagull is floating on the ocean’s water. d when lightning makes the sound of thunder move.

Explanation:

Waves typically transfer energy without moving matter over long - distances. But ocean waves pushing water onto the shore is a case where matter (water) is actually moved. Options B, C, and D do not involve waves moving matter in the relevant sense. A fish swimming is a living organism's motion, a seagull floating is due to buoyancy, and thunder sound is a result of air expansion after lightning and not a wave moving matter as required.

Answer:

A. When ocean waves push water onto the shore.