The action of waves breaking at an angle along the shore and the backwash flowing back in a straight line is called _____. attrition abrasion hydraulic action longshore drift

The action of waves breaking at an angle along the shore and the backwash flowing back in a straight line is called _____. attrition abrasion hydraulic action longshore drift

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