Which of the Following Is True About How Coasts Are

question 44

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.

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Definitions:

Rhegmatogenous

Pertains to a type of retinal detachment that occurs due to a tear or break in the retina, allowing fluid to accumulate under the retina.

Exudative

Pertaining to any fluid that filters from the circulatory system into lesions or areas of inflammation.

Traction

The application of a pulling force to a part of the body to realign or immobilize bones and joints.