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iveyjurea

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Briefly describe what happens when storm waves strike an undeveloped barrier island.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Why are most weather data displayed in the form of a map or chart?
 
  A) Maps display the data in their proper place, relative to other data, and allow the identification of patterns.
  B) Maps are easier to construct than tables.
  C) More data can be recorded on a map.
  D) Maps are easier to remember.



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Answer to Question 1

Because barrier islands face the open ocean, they receive the full force of major storms that strike the coast. The barriers absorb the energy of the waves primarily through the movement of sand from the beach to offshore areas or into the dunes. The waves may also erode the dunes, depositing sand onto the beach or carrying it out to sea or into the marshes behind the barrier.

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iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent


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