What is the term applied to a current that flows away from shore through the surf zone?
A) longshore current
B) equatorial counter current
C) tidal current
D) undertow current
E) rip current

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Rip currents are strong, localized, and narrow currents of water that move directly away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves. They are a common cause of drownings for beachgoers.

What Is the Term Applied to a Current That Flows