The Particle Size on a Beach

question 49

Multiple Choice

The particle size on a beach:

• A) can be related to the frequency of storms.
• B) is a function of the type of bedrock underlying the coastal area.
• C) is inversely proportional to the water velocity at the shoreline.
• D) shows seasonal variation only on low energy coasts.
• E) varies only with storm intensity and duration.

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