Rip currents flow ____________.
A)directly toward the shoreline
B)directly away from the shoreline
C)parallel to the shoreline

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Rip currents flow directly away from the shoreline, perpendicular to the shoreline. They are strong, narrow currents that can pull swimmers away from the shore and out to sea. It is important to swim parallel to the shore if caught in a rip current, rather than trying to swim directly back to shore, in order to safely escape the current.

Rip Currents Flow ____________