Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the water side?
A)Most waves are generated by earthquakes and become larger upon approaching the shore.
B)Most erosion along shorelines occurs from offshore currents.
C)Waves can erode,deposit,or simply transport sediment.
D)Tides increase and decrease the size of waves but leave sea level unchanged.
E)None of these are correct.

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Waves can erode, deposit, or simply transport sediment. This is due to the energy and force of the waves as they break on the shore. Erosion occurs when waves wear away at the shoreline, while deposition occurs when waves bring sediment to the shore and leave it there. Wave transport occurs when sediment is moved along the coast by waves, currents, and tides. The other choices are not entirely accurate. Most waves are not generated by earthquakes, erosion along shorelines can be caused by a variety of factors including waves, currents, and wind, and tides do affect sea level.

Which of the Following Is True About How Coasts Are