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    The Process of Waves Slowing Down as They Approach Headlands
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The Process of Waves Slowing Down as They Approach Headlands

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Question 6

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The process of waves slowing down as they approach headlands and the waves having to wrap around the headland is referred to as: The process of waves slowing down as they approach headlands and the waves having to wrap around the headland is referred to as:   . A) longshore current B) breakers C) barrier island D) wave refraction E) tidal ebb .


A) longshore current
B) breakers
C) barrier island
D) wave refraction
E) tidal ebb

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