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