Multiple Choice
The large waves of late summer modify the shape of sandy beaches. Huge "bites" of beach are removed from the exposed beach and end up in offshore sand bars. These "bites" are most evident in the form of a very large and high:
A) berm.
B) shore face, or beach scarp.
C) foreshore.
D) backshore.
Correct Answer:
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