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Waves approaching a steep coast encounter rocky points called _______________.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Waves approaching shore at an angle create a(n) _______________ drift that essentially pushes a river of sand along the shore near the beach.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: headlands

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: longshore



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