Which of the Following Conditions Is Conducive to the Formation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is conducive to the formation of barrier islands?

• A)tectonically active coasts
• B)large sediment supply from rivers
• C)large tidal range
• D)narrow continental shelf
• E)high relief coast

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