Multiple Choice
Why are longshore currents important in environmental geology?
A) cause the beach itself to migrate over time
B) pose a hazard to boats and swimmers
C) transport heat energy from the tropics to the polar regions
D) are important in the formation of offshore oil and gas deposits
E) transport nutrients that are important to fisheries
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