Low initial costs and modest maintenance costs, high potential for storm damage and low to moderate potential for negative environmental effects are consequences of policies to________ .
A) promote coastal development, build massive, hardened structures to stop all but the most powerful storm waves
B) prohibit coastal development, build nothing but grass shacks, put a moratorium on insurance, declare victory over the sea, and retreat from the coastline
C) allow coastal development, make a long- term commitment to beach nourishment
D) don't worry mon, be happy!

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Allowing coastal development with a long-term commitment to beach nourishment involves low initial costs and modest maintenance costs. It has a high potential for storm damage due to the inherent risks of coastal areas but has a low to moderate potential for negative environmental effects compared to more invasive or permanent structures, as it often involves adding sand to beaches to combat erosion in a way that can be more naturally integrated into the environment.

Low Initial Costs and Modest Maintenance Costs, High Potential for Storm