Littoral drift
A)Is the raised line of sand, parallel to the sea coast
B)Is the slow movement of surface water at sea caused by the wind
C)Is a current parallel to the shore, caused due to tangential component of the wind
D)Is a current perpendicular to the shore line caused due to wind

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Littoral drift refers to the movement of sediment along the coast by wave action, which is primarily caused by the tangential component of the wind. This process results in a current that moves parallel to the shore, redistributing sand and other materials along the coastline.

Littoral Drift