If a Beach Is in an East-West Orientation and the Waves

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a beach is in an east-west orientation and the waves are approaching the shore from the southeast,in which direction will the longshore drift be?

• A) northern
• B) western
• C) southern
• D) eastern

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