Which of the following can influence whether a shoreline gains or losses sand with time?
A) the amount of precipitation on land
B) the amount of sediment in rivers
C) a longshore current
D) prevailing wind direction
E) all of these

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All of the options listed can influence whether a shoreline gains or loses sand over time. Precipitation affects erosion and sediment delivery to rivers, sediment in rivers contributes to the sand supply at the coast, longshore currents distribute sand along the coast, and prevailing wind direction affects wave action and sediment transport.

Which of the Following Can Influence Whether a Shoreline Gains