Sand and other sediment:

A) can move laterally along the coast if waves approach the beach at an angle
B) only move up and down the slope of the beach
C) can slump downward if the sea bottom has too gentle a slope
D) are moved by the wind if the material is coarser than sand
E) all of these

Lateral Movement

The horizontal movement of Earth's crust, often associated with tectonic activities.

Slope of Beach

The incline or gradient of a beach surface, which can directly affect the waves' intensity and the speed at which water retreats back into the sea.

Sediment Movement

The process by which sediment is transported by natural forces such as water flow, wind, or ice.