Why Does Removing Driftwood from a Beach Endanger the Sea

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why does removing driftwood from a beach endanger the sea cliffs behind it?

• A)Waves cannot get over the driftwood to get to the sea cliffs.
• B)Waves have to be higher to reach over the driftwood to reach the sea cliffs.
• C)Wave energy is reduced when waves move the driftwood.
• D)Driftwood bouncing up and down on the beach pounds the sand grains together, making them more difficult to erode.
• E)Driftwood breaks up the direct forward thrust of the waves, making them more erratic.

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