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jazziefee

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on: Aug 22, 2018
Why is the East Coast of the United States considered a passive margin?
 
  a) It is in close proximity to a plate boundary and experiences a high degree of tectonic activity
  b) It is on a transform boundary, so it is passing another plate
  c) It is far from any plate boundary and experiences no major tectonic activity
  d) It is not considered a passive margin
  e) It has a steep and narrow continental shelf

Question 2

What is an alternative to hard stabilization?
 
  a) A seawall
  b) A breakwater
  c) The use of rip-rap
  d) Beach nourishment


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Kedrick2014

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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