Multiple Choice
Beach nourishment is a common technique for minimizing shoreline retreat. Which of the following is a negative consequence of beach nourishment?
A) is costly and must be done periodically
B) loss of the beach at high tide
C) unwanted deposition on the up-drift side
D) unwanted deposition on the down-drift side
E) excessive algae growth in the surf zone
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