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londonang

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A ________ is described as the elapsed time between the passage of successive wave troughs past a stationary point.
 
  A) wave drop
  B) wavelength
  C) wave period
  D) wave height

Question 2

Over time, shorelines
 
  A) vary by minor features but maintain the same basic outline.
  B) tend to retreat landward by erosion.
  C) tend to increase seaward due to sediment deposition.
  D) may move seaward or landward.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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