1. Rip currents are created in shore zone by:

a. local topography in the surf zone. b. offshore geostrophic flow.

c. lonshore current. d. wave interference.

2. Movement of sand and other sediment within the surf zone is referred to as:

a. longshore current. b. longshore transport.

c. rig current. d. offshore geostrophic flow.

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3. Movement of water within the surf zone is referred to as:

a. longshore current. b. longshore transport.

c. rig current. d. offshore geostrophic flow.

4. During the summer months the beach will:

a. become larger due to higher wave energy.

b. become larger due to lower wave energy.

c. become smaller due to lower wave energy.

d. become smaller due to higher wave energy.

5. During the winter months the beach will:

a. become larger due to higher wave energy.

b. become larger due to lower wave energy.

c. become smaller due to lower wave energy.

d. become smaller due to higher wave energy.

Coastal Depositional Features

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