Which of the Following Is True About How Coasts Are

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about how coasts 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 are correct.

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