Why Does River Damming Sometimes Contribute to Coastal Erosion

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why does river damming sometimes contribute to coastal erosion?

• A)The supply of sediment to beaches is shut off.
• B)The supply of water to the longshore current is reduced.
• C)The channel between jetties tends to become clogged with sand.
• D)The reservoirs occasionally flood through a distributary channel, eroding the beach.

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