The energy that drives the longshore currents is derived from ____

A) hurricanes and cyclones
B) major surface currents, such as the Gulf Stream
C) monthly high tides
D) wind waves approaching the beach front at an angle


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Evaporite deposits are important sources of ________.

A. sand and sandstone B. lead and tin C. iron and aluminum D. copper and zinc E. gypsum and halite

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Each number on this figure refers to a location depicting groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure. Of these locations, which would likely have the fastest groundwater flow?



A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

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What are windblown deposits of silt and clay called?

A)dunes B)loess C)ventifacts D)yardangs E)till

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