Which of the Following Evidence Does NOT Indicate That a Barrier

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following evidence does NOT indicate that a barrier island migrated landward?

• A) A lighthouse that was built onshore is now well offshore.
• B) Oyster shells that grew in the sheltered lagoon behind the barrier island are now found on the front beach.
• C) Stumps of trees that grew along the lagoon are now found on the front beach.
• D) Barrier island beaches are now more easily eroded than they were one hundred years ago.
• E) Fine-grained lagoon sediments are layered beneath the sands of the barrier island.

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Definitions:

Robert Merton

An American sociologist noted for developing the theory of structural functionalism and concepts like self-fulfilling prophecy and role model.

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