The energy of waves striking a headland that protrudes into the sea is ________ than that which strikes the beaches adjacent to it because ________.
A)greater refraction concentrates energy into the headland
B)greater reflection concentrates energy into the headland
C)less refraction concentrates energy into the beach
D)less reflection concentrates energy into the beach
E)less energy is dispersed into the water

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Refraction causes waves to bend towards the headland, concentrating energy there, making the energy greater at the headland compared to adjacent beaches.

The Energy of Waves Striking a Headland That Protrudes into the Sea