Beach nourishment is a controversial solution to coastal erosion because it involves adding sand to a beach, which may negatively impact the surrounding ecosystem and may only provide a temporary solution. Many argue that addressing the root causes of coastal erosion, such as rethinking development and sea level rise, should be the focus instead of relying on beach nourishment.

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Beach Nourishment

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Beach nourishment

A) is a controversial coastal erosion solution.
B) is a rarely used solution to coastal erosion.
C) is a relatively inexpensive coastal erosion solution.
D) is a permanent solution to coastal erosion.
E) has always been an effective means of combating coastal erosion.

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