__________ is the combined movement of both longshore drift and beach drift.
A) Longshore current
B) Beach transport
C) Littoral drift
D) Combined flow
E) Swash

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Littoral drift refers to the movement of sediment along the shore by the combined action of longshore drift and beach drift. Longshore drift is the movement of sediment parallel to the shore caused by waves coming in at an angle to the shore, while beach drift is the movement of sediment along the beach due to the swash and backwash of waves. Therefore, the correct answer is C - Littoral drift.

__________ Is the Combined Movement of Both Longshore Drift and Beach