UPSC Geography Oceans and Continents / महासागरों और महाद्वीपों Question Bank Oceans and Marine Resources / Canals etc

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    The term " Swash" refers to- [UGC(Geog) 2016I]

    A)  Backward movement of sea water at the beach after the breaking of a wave

    B)  Oblique movement of sea water at the beach after the breaking of a wave

    C)  Forward movement of sea water up the beach after the breaking of a wave

    D)  Sideward movement of sea water up the beach after the breaking of a wave

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Swash refers to the movement of a turbulent layer of water up the slope of a beach as a result of breaking of a wave. It is capable of moving beach material of substantial water.


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