Multiple Choice
Which one of the following is not directly related to wave refraction?
A) Erosional energy is focused on headland areas protruding from the beach.
B) Wave speeds decrease as waves enter shallow water.
C) Deposition is concentrated in bays and protected estuaries.
D) Ebb tidal currents carry large quantities of sand from estuaries to the seaward side of a barrier island system.
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