Because of wave refraction,erosion along an irregular coastline is ________.
A) evenly distributed along the length of the coast
B) concentrated along the headlands
C) greatest in bays and embayments
D) the same as it would be along a more regularly shaped coastline

Question

Because of wave refraction,erosion along an irregular coastline is ________. 
A) evenly distributed along the length of the coast 
B) concentrated along the headlands 
C) greatest in bays and embayments 
D) the same as it would be along a more regularly shaped coastline

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wave refraction causes waves to bend and concentrate energy on headlands, resulting in greater erosion in those areas.

Because of Wave Refraction,erosion Along an Irregular Coastline Is ________