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    The Zigzag Movement of Sand Grains Along a Beach Is
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The Zigzag Movement of Sand Grains Along a Beach Is

Question 72

Question 72

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The zigzag movement of sand grains along a beach is ________.


A) caused by obliquely breaking waves
B) called beach drift
C) very unusual and seldom occurs
D) both A and B

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