The orientation of a coastline affects the appearance of a shoreline primarily because it influences

A) the direction of prevailing winds.
B) which way river sediment enters the shoreline system.
C) the erosive effects of waves.
D) how much sun it receives.


C) the erosive effects of waves.

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a. True b. False

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In science, a theory is

A) an educated guess. B) less than a fact. C) a synthesis of a large body of well-tested knowledge. D) unchangeable.

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If precipitation and soil moisture are inadequate to meet potential evapotranspiration demands, the moisture condition is described as

A) actual evapotranspiration. B) a surplus. C) a deficit. D) soil moisture utilization.

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Transport of dissolved materials out of an estuary can be estimated from the net T0 transport and its concentration of dissolves materials.

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

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