menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Geology/Geography/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences
  3. Study Set
    Understanding Earth
  4. Exam
    Exam 20: Coastlines and Ocean Basins
  5. Question
    As Waves Approach a Beach,the Rows of Waves Gradually Bend
Solved

As Waves Approach a Beach,the Rows of Waves Gradually Bend

Question 63

Question 63

Multiple Choice

As waves approach a beach,the rows of waves gradually bend to a direction more parallel to the shore.This change in direction is called


A) longshore drift.
B) swash.
C) tidal surge.
D) wave refraction.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q58: A traverse from North America across the

Q59: Guyots differ from regular seamounts in that<br>A)they

Q60: Which of the following are flat-topped seamounts,resulting

Q61: The zigzag motion that carries sand grains

Q62: Which of the following materials would one

Q64: The surf zone,swash zone,and tide terrace are

Q65: What are foraminifera shells,the most abundant biochemically

Q66: Which of the following terms describes isolated

Q67: Rip currents develop from<br>A)swash.<br>B)longshore current.<br>C)surf.<br>D)breakers.

Q68: Which feature is missing from most topographic

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2025) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines