The presence of a breakwater can promote several actions along a shoreline.However, which one of the following would not result because of the presence of a breakwater?
A) Storm waves breaking on the seaward side of the structure.
B) Increased beach erosion on either side of the breakwater.
C) Quiet water on the landward side of the breakwater, resulting in deposition.
D) Increase of rip currents and longshore currents because of interference from the structure.
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