Docks and Harbours - Engineering

Q1:

Littoral drift

A is the raised line of sand, parallel to the sea coast

B is the slow movement of surface water at sea caused by the wind

C is a current parallel to the shore, caused due to tangential component of the wind

D is a current perpendicular to the shore line caused due to wind.

ANS:C - is a current parallel to the shore, caused due to tangential component of the wind

A is the correct option.