A longshore current involves all of the following EXCEPT
A)waves of transition.
B)effective wind direction.
C)transportation of large amounts of sand and coastal materials.
D)effective wave direction.

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Waves of transition are not involved in longshore currents; they refer to waves in deep water, whereas longshore currents are related to waves breaking at an angle to the shore.

A Longshore Current Involves All of the Following EXCEPT