A longshore current involves which of the following?
A)Phase of the moon.
B)Expansion of flow and the slowing of discharge.
C)Waves of transition.
D)Transportation of large amounts of sand and coastal materials.

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A longshore current involves the transportation of large amounts of sand and coastal materials parallel to the shoreline. It is caused by waves breaking at an angle to the shore, leading to a net movement of sediment along the coast. Factors such as wind, wave direction, and inshore bathymetry can influence the strength and direction of the current. A, B, and C are not related to longshore currents.

A Longshore Current Involves Which of the Following