Potentially Unstable Coastlines May Be Identified by

question 5

Multiple Choice

Potentially unstable coastlines may be identified by

• A) The absence of shoreline-protection structures.
• B) Comparison of recent and older maps or aerial photographs of the area, if available from sources such as county planning office, detailed maps compiled earlier indicating the appearance of the coastline.
• C) The width of the coastline.
• D) A large amount of driftwood on the beach.

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Definitions:

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