When people go swimming along a coast,they often find themselves,after a while,down the coast from where they first entered the water.They moved downshore because of
A)tsunamis.
B)beach drift.
C)longshore currents.
D)tidal currents.
E)the wind

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Longshore currents are responsible for moving swimmers down the coast from where they first entered the water. These currents are generated by waves approaching the shore at an angle and then receding back into the ocean, causing water to move parallel to the shore. This can result in swimmers unintentionally drifting down the coast if they are not aware of the current. Tsunamis, beach drift, tidal currents, and wind can also impact ocean currents and beach erosion, but are not the main cause of downshore movement for swimmers.

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