Beaches are constantly moving in the direction of ________.
A) the longshore current
B) the open ocean
C) downwelling
D) the Coriolis effect

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Beaches are affected by the longshore current, which causes sediment to move along the coast in a zigzag pattern, resulting in the beach moving in the direction of the current. The open ocean, downwelling, and Coriolis effect do not have a direct impact on the movement of beaches.

Beaches Are Constantly Moving in the Direction of ________