along the shore, sediment tends to be carried downcurrent in a zigzag pattern. why is this? selected answer will be automatically saved. for keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a breakwaters cause sediment to move in a zigzag pattern b groins cause sediment to move in a zigzag pattern c beach drift carries sediment in a zigzag pattern d rip tides carry sediment in a zigzag pattern