A Problem Facing Many Beaches Along the U

question 35

Multiple Choice

A problem facing many beaches along the U.S. east and west coasts is:

• A) excess sand being deposited around seaside installations.
• B) the rapid growth of deltas at the mouths of rivers.
• C) the development of barrier beaches across harbors.
• D) the loss of sand and the erosion of beaches.

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