Construction of a Breakwater Produces the Same Effect as What

question 51

Multiple Choice

Construction of a breakwater produces the same effect as what kind of natural coastal structure?

• A) an island offshore breaking waves and trapping sand behind to form a tombolo
• B) a spit, formed by sand moving by longshore drift accumulating along the opening of a tidal channel
• C) a sea cliff producing erosion at the base of the sea cliff i.e. breakwater.
• D) a barrier island, which forms an artificial beach at the front of the breakwater

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