Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a "soft" engineering solution to coastal erosion?
A) Raise houses on pilings, so erosion problems do not threaten the entire structure.
B) Build jetties to protect the entrances to harbors.
C) Build breakwaters to provide calm waters for boats to anchor.
D) Add sand to the beach to compensate for longshore drift loss.
E) Use riprap to build barriers to erosion.
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