WAEC Geography 1988 Question 19

Question 19

Coastal Landforms

During wave actions, the rush of water onshore is called

  1. A.longshore drift
  2. B.swash
  3. C.underlow
  4. D.backwash
  5. E.tidal current
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (swash)

Explanation

Swash is the water rushing up the beach; backwash is its return.