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ereecah

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Riprap walls that are used to maintain navigational channels for boat access into bays, lagoons, and marinas are called _______________.
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Artificially moving large volumes of sand to the coast is called _______________.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: jetties

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: beach replenishment, beach nourishment



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