Which of the Following Is NOT a Typical Problem of Erosion

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical problem of erosion by tsunamis?

• A) Erosion damages structures built by humans.
• B) Erosion removes some of the shoreline, which causes valuable land to be unusable.
• C) Erosion shortens the shoreline, which makes the new shoreline more vulnerable to future wave erosion.
• D) Erosion dislodges native vegetation that is useful as a barrier against future wave erosion.
• E) Erosion creates waterfalls in coastal river channels, making navigation by boats dangerous.

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