In Terms of Erosion Protection from Wave Action, Seawalls

question 58

Multiple Choice

In terms of erosion protection from wave action, seawalls:

• A) are cost effective.
• B) are ineffective.
• C) are moderately effective.
• D) are very effective.
• E) require very little maintenance.

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