The Orientation of a Coastline Affects the Appearance of a Shoreline

question 36

Multiple Choice

The orientation of a coastline affects the appearance of a shoreline primarily because it influences:

• A) the direction of prevailing winds
• B) which way river sediment enters the shoreline system
• C) the erosive effects of waves
• D) how much sun it receives

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Definitions:

Basic Tastes

The human tongue's primary taste sensations which include sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Citrus

Citrus refers to a genus of flowering trees and shrubs that produce fruit with a high vitamin C content, such as lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits.

Salty

Having a taste characteristic of salt, often used to describe the flavor of food.

Vibrating Molecules

Vibrating molecules are the movement of atoms within molecules that occurs due to thermal energy, responsible for phenomena such as temperature and sound propagation through materials.