As waves approach a beach,the rows of waves gradually bend to a direction more parallel to the shore.This change in direction is called
A)longshore drift.
B)swash.
C)tidal surge.
D)wave refraction.

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Wave refraction occurs as waves approach a beach, causing them to bend and align more parallel to the shoreline due to the varying speeds at which different parts of the wave move in shallower waters.

As Waves Approach a Beach,the Rows of Waves Gradually Bend