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

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Beach drift refers to the movement of sand, gravel, and shells along the shore by the action of waves and currents. This term better describes the movement of particles along the beach compared to the other choices. Breakers refer to the wave action when a wave breaks, longshore current refers to the current that moves parallel to the shore, and translation effects do not directly relate to the movement of particles along the shore.

Particles of Sand, Gravels, and Shells That Move Along the Shore