The Most Effective Coastal Erosion Is Accomplished by ________

question 77

Multiple Choice

The most effective coastal erosion is accomplished by ________.

• A) wind
• B) abrasion
• C) hydraulic pounding
• D) compressed air
• E) chemical action

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Definitions:

Alluvial Fans

Fan or cone-shaped deposits of sediment crossed and built up by streams, typically found at the outlet of canyons.

Entrenched Meanders

River meanders that have cut deeply into the landscape, often in a canyon form, showing a history of flowing through a relatively stable channel for an extended period.

Distributaries

Branches of a river that flow away from its main course, typically seen in delta regions where the river splits into several smaller channels near its mouth.

Alluvial Fans

Cone-shaped deposits of sediment crossed and built up by streams, typically found at the base of mountain ranges where a river exits a steep valley.