Question

what is drift in geography???

Answer 1

The transport of sand and pebbles along the coast is called longshore drift. The prevailing wind (the direction the wind usually blows from) causes waves to approach the coast at an angle. The swash carries the sand and pebbles up the beach at the same angle (usually 45º).

Answer 2

The transport of sand and pebbles along the coast is called longshore drift. The prevailing wind (the direction the wind ususally blows from) causes waves to approach the coast at an angle.