Multiple Choice
What kind of man made feature would likely lead to sand loss on a beach regardless of active margin (west coast North America) versus passive margin (east and Gulf coast of North America) setting for the coastline?
A) dam construction
B) building too close to sea-cliff and allowing urban runoff to seep into the rocks along the cliff
C) constructing a highway bridge over a bay mouth
D) construction of offshore oil platforms
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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