Longshore currents ________ the shoreline.
A) flow directly toward
B) flow directly away from
C) flow parallel to
D) are not affected by

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Longshore currents flow parallel to the shoreline, not directly toward or away from it. While they do influence the movement of water and sediment along the coast, the currents do not typically move perpendicular to the shore. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Longshore Currents ________ the Shoreline