Which of the Following Is True About How Shorelines Are

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about how shorelines are affected from the water side?

• A) most waves are generated by earthquakes and become larger upon approaching the shore
• B) most erosion along shorelines occurs from offshore currents
• C) waves can erode, deposit, or simply transport sediment
• D) tides increase and decrease the size of waves but leave sea level unchanged
• E) none of these

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