All of the Following Conditions Increase the Erosion of Coastlines

question 12

Multiple Choice

All of the following conditions increase the erosion of coastlines EXCEPT:

• A) coastlines oriented perpendicular to the dominant wind direction.
• B) soft or fractured bedrock.
• C) coastlines with prominent headlands.
• D) coastlines that are gently sloping.

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