What Effect Do Most Ocean Waves Have on Silt and Mud

question 48

Multiple Choice

What effect do most ocean waves have on silt and mud particles that are near-shore or on the beach?

• A) suspend them and carry them away
• B) loft them into the air when the waves break, where enough of them are carried inland by winds to form sand dunes
• C) concentrate them to make gentle, muddy or soft beaches
• D) cause lithification into weak shales and mudstones because of interaction with salts (ions) in seawater

---

Definitions:

Safety Behaviors

Actions taken by employees to prevent accidents, injuries, and other harmful incidents in the workplace.

Safety Goals

Objectives set by an organization or individual to minimize risks and prevent accidents, injuries, or harm in a workplace or operational environment.

Shift Work

A work schedule involving rotations among different times of the day or night, typically used to cover 24-hour operational periods.

Just-In-Time Delivery

A supply chain management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules.