As waves approach a beach, the rows of waves gradually bend to a direction more parallel to the shore. This change in direction is called ___________ . wave refraction longshore drift swash rip tide

refers to the movement of sediment along the beach. Tidal current Turbidity current Wave refraction Longshore drift

When a wave breaks against the shore, the crest outruns the trough and the crest collapses in this type of wave?

The height of an ocean wave increases as _________________. The shoreline approaches (depth to sea floor decreases) The wind blows harder  The wind blows consistently over longer distances (the fetch) All of the above

When a wave reaches a beach coastline, releases a burst of energy that generates a current and runs parallel to the shoreline, what type of current is it?Group of answer choicesRip currentLongshore current

When the earth, sun and moon line up in such away that they appear to form a straight line, we experience ___________________ tides