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Longshore currents move water and sediments to the shore, in the direction of the prevailing local winds. Sideways Parallel Opposite Upwards

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move parallel to the shore

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Longshore current move parallel to the shore as longshore drift under the prevailing wind in zig-zag motion.

It is an ocean current that is cause by swell sweeping into the shoreline at an angle and pushing water down the length of beach in a uniform direction.

It is a geological also process that consist of the transportation of sediments such as silt,clay,sand and shingle.

Hope it helps!
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