After water breaking on the beach reaches its apex,it flows back to the ocean at a right angle to the shore as
A) beach flow.
B) beach drift.
C) swash.
D) backwash.
E) return current.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The flow of water that returns back to the ocean after breaking on the beach is called backwash. Therefore, the correct choice is D. Choice A and B are not correct as they are not standard terms used to describe this phenomenon. Choice C is incorrect as swash describes the forward motion of water towards the beach during wave propagation. Choice E is also incorrect as there is no such thing as a "return current" in oceanography.

After Water Breaking on the Beach Reaches Its Apex,it Flows