Multiple Choice
Why are lower, smaller sand dunes less desirable than higher, larger sand dunes?
A) Lower dunes promote more erosion because there is not as much dune sand to absorb wave energy.
B) Lower dunes cannot prevent waves washing over the dunes to strike the homes.
C) Lower dunes promote the formation of riptides.
D) Lower dunes block the wind in unnatural ways, causing more damage to surrounding homes.
E) Lower dunes are difficult to naturally revegetate.
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