Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Loss to the Sediment

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a loss to the sediment budget for a shoreline?

• A) Sediment is carried farther along the shore by longshore currents.
• B) Sediment is eroded from local sea cliffs and headlands.
• C) Sand is blown off the beach on to adjacent coastal sand dunes.
• D) Sediment is eroded by waves and carried offshore by rip currents.

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Regression

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Intercept Term

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