Water moving roughly parallel to the shoreline is called ________

A) stream outflow
B) swash
C) a longshore current
D) oblique waves
E) backwash


Answer: C

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What does Newton's gravitational model fail to consider when determining influences on tides?

a. The position of the moon and sun b. The attraction of the moon, sun, and Earth c. The position of continental landmasses d. The influence of the moon and sun together e. The circular movement of water in an ocean basin

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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