In the process of __________, waves bend as they approach a shoreline so that their orientation is roughly parallel to the shore.

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Wave refraction is the process by which waves bend as they approach a shoreline, due to changes in water depth. This results in the wave orientation becoming roughly parallel to the shore. Longshore drift refers to the movement of sediment along a coastline due to waves and currents, while longshore current refers to the current that flows parallel to a shoreline. Embayment refers to a curved indentation in the coastline.

In the Process of __________, Waves Bend as They Approach