A longshore current involves all of the following except
A)effective wind direction.
B)effective wave direction.
C)waves of transition.
D)transportation of large amounts of sediment and debris.
E)depositional coastline features.

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A longshore current is a current that runs parallel to the shoreline and is generated by waves approaching at an angle. It is influenced by the effective wind direction and effective wave direction. It can transport large amounts of sediment and debris and contribute to the formation of depositional coastline features. Waves of transition are not directly involved in the formation or maintenance of a longshore current, so C is the correct answer.

A Longshore Current Involves All of the Following Except