Shoreline retreat is a natural process that humans have made worse in recent years. Which of the following is NOT a major factor in the rate at which shorelines move inland?

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Coastal development does not directly affect the rate at which shorelines move inland but rather can exacerbate the effects of natural processes that cause shoreline retreat, such as sea-level rise and storms, by altering natural defenses and sediment dynamics. The other options directly impact the natural process of shoreline retreat.

Shoreline Retreat Is a Natural Process That Humans Have Made