everyday life - Why are water waves transverse or up and down

why are water waves transverse? why aren't the Longitudinal?

5 Creative Ways To Teach Waves without Lecturing

Transverse wave - Wikipedia

Mechanical Wave CK-12 Foundation

PPT - 12-3 properties of waves PowerPoint Presentation, free

Transverse & Longitudinal Waves Definition & Examples

Physics Tutorial: Categories of Waves

Can water waves be considered (hopefully in a meaningful way) as

Physics for Kids: Basic Science of Waves

Transverse Waves-Examples, Diagram, And Properties