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naturalchemist

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Describe the three different types of breakers and indicate the shoreline slope that produces each type. How is the energy of the wave distributed differently within the surf zone by the three types of breakers?
 
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Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: Productivity in middle latitude oceans is very low during winter BECAUSE nutrient concentrations are highest at this time.
 
  A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid.
  B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid.
  C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
  D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
  E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.


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makaylafy

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Spilling breakers, result from a gradual beach slope and gradually extract energy from the wave. Plunging breakers result from a steep beach slope. Surging breakers result from an abrupt beach slope and abruptly extract energy from the wave.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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