Water movement and sand transport parallel to the beach are fundamentally caused by__________ .
A) strong, offshore winds creating a pileup of water along the beach front
B) waves impinging obliquely onto a beach
C) a long fetch parallel to the beach
D) deep- water waves breaking offshore

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Waves impinging obliquely onto a beach cause water movement and sand transport parallel to the beach, a process known as longshore drift. This occurs when waves hit the shore at an angle, pushing water and sediment along the coastline.

Water Movement and Sand Transport Parallel to the Beach Are