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Mimi

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A longshore current exists when
 
  A) waves are perpendicular to the shoreline.
  B) waves approach the shoreline at an angle.
  C) waves are parallel to the shoreline.
  D) the distance between wave crests increases.

Question 2

The safest thing to do if you are caught in a rip current is to swim
 
  A) parallel to the shore.
  B) fight the current.
  C) parallel to the current.
  D) perpendicular to the longshore current.


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frejo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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