When Waves Approach a Shoreline at an Angle to the Beach,a

question 13

Multiple Choice

When waves approach a shoreline at an angle to the beach,a current is set up parallel to the shore in a direction away from the wind.This is specifically known as the:

• A)undercurrent
• B)littoral drift
• C)beach drift
• D)longshore current
• E)longshore drift

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