Hi Chegg, I like some help with a few questions. Please clearly state the answer
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Hi Chegg,
I like some help with a few questions.
Please clearly state the answer. Thanks,
Question 06
If a west-facing beach (like ours in much of San Diego) was predominantly hit year-round with large waves coming from the northwest direction, then the resultant longshore current would move _______.
from the south to north, parallel to the beach..
from the north to south, parallel to the beach.
from offshore to onshore, perpendicular to the beach.
from onshore to offshore, perpendicular to the beach.
from offshore to onshore, perpendicular to the beach.
Hey, longshore currents are not the result of angled breakers.
from the south to north, parallel to the beach..
from the north to south, parallel to the beach.
from offshore to onshore, perpendicular to the beach.
from onshore to offshore, perpendicular to the beach.
from offshore to onshore, perpendicular to the beach.
Hey, longshore currents are not the result of angled breakers.
Explanation / Answer
Answer : from North to south , parallel to beach
Longshore currents always move and transport the sediments parallel to the shoreline