The Movement of Sediment (Usually Sand) Along the Coast, Driven

question 19

Multiple Choice

The movement of sediment (usually sand) along the coast, driven by wave action, is referred to as .

• A) wave reflection
• B) foreshore current
• C) longshore drift
• D) estuarine drift

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