Why Are Longshore Currents Important in Environmental Geology

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why are longshore currents important in environmental geology?

• A) cause the beach itself to migrate over time
• B) pose a hazard to boats and swimmers
• C) transport heat energy from the tropics to the polar regions
• D) are important in the formation of offshore oil and gas deposits
• E) transport nutrients that are important to fisheries

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