Much of the Sediment Deposited in the Underwater Portion of the Coastal

question 19

Multiple Choice

Much of the sediment deposited in the underwater portion of the coastal profile is caused by___________

• A) longshore currents
• B) storms
• C) rip currents
• D) tidal deltas

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