Multiple Choice
As a wave approaches man made obstructions along the coast at an angle:
A) Sand is deposited on the near side and eroded in the wake
B) Sand is deposited on the wake side and eroded on the near
C) Sand remains constant
D) The beach is in equilibrium
E) The beach is in a state of negative feedback
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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