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yoroshambo

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on: Aug 22, 2018

An erosional coast that has little tidal variation:a.
   can erode quickly because wave action is centralized.
  b. can erode slowly because there are no dramatic changes in tide.
  c. can erode quickly because it is inundated with large waves.
  d. can erode slowly because it becomes protected from large tidal variations.



Question 2

What function does a bay mouth bar provide?
  a. It protects the area from waves.
  b. It protects the area from turbulence.
  c. It encourages the accumulation of sediments.
  d. All of these choices



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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The wave action is centralized on a particular level for a long period of time. This increases the rate of
erosion on the beach. Information can be found in the section Erosional Processes Dominate Some
Coasts



Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A bay mouth bar is formed from a sand spit that has closed off a bay by attaching the headlands to the
adjacent bay. Information can be found in the section Larger-Scale Features Accumulate on
Depositional Coasts



yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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