Water transported shoreward in the surf zone is returned seaward by
A) shallow water waves.
B) reflected waves.
C) refracted waves.
D) rip currents.
E) internal waves.

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Rip currents are powerful, narrow currents of water that move away from shore, often perpendicular to the shoreline. The water transported shoreward in the surf zone is returned seaward by these rip currents.

Water Transported Shoreward in the Surf Zone Is Returned Seaward