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DelorasTo

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Zones of active coastal erosion are called
 
  A) wave refraction.
  B) submergent coastlines.
  C) tidal bore.
  D) emergent coastlines.
  E) longshore coastlines.

Question 2

The height of a tsunami grows as it approaches a coastline primarily because
 
  A) of the Coriolis force.
  B) its wavelength shortens.
  C) the height of the surf is added to the height of the tsunami.
  D) its energy level increases.
  E) the coastline is typically lower than sea level.


thall411

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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