Narrow currents flowing across the surf zone toward the open ocean are called:
A)longshore currents.
B)nearshore currents.
C)rip currents.
D)surf flow.
E)swash.

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Rip currents are strong, narrow currents that flow from the shore towards the open ocean. They can occur at any beach with breaking waves and are particularly dangerous because they can quickly pull swimmers away from the shore.

Narrow Currents Flowing Across the Surf Zone Toward the Open