Particles of sand,gravels,and shells that move along the shore form the
A)breakers.
B)longshore current.
C)beach drift.
D)translation effects.
E)tidal bore.

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Beach drift refers to the movement of sand, gravels, and shells along the shore in a zigzag pattern. This movement is caused by waves hitting the shoreline at an angle and the backwash carrying the sediment perpendicular to the shore. As a result, the sediment particles move along the coastline in a process known as beach drift. The other options (A, B, D, and E) describe different phenomena related to waves, currents, and tides, but are not specifically related to the movement of sediment particles along the shore.

Particles of Sand,gravels,and Shells That Move Along the Shore Form