What is the general direction of sediment transport in a longshore current?
A. Vertical
B. Parallel to wind
C. Perpendicular to coast
D. Parallel to shoreline
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Longshore currents transport sediments parallel to the shoreline, driven by waves hitting the coast at an angle.This shapes beaches and spits.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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