Human activities that can significantly contribute to shoreline erosion include .
A) building sand dunes near the backshore to protect property
B) importing sand to beaches from offshore
C) placement of seawalls along the shoreline
D) excess fishing and boating activities

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Seawalls can exacerbate erosion by reflecting wave energy back onto the beach, leading to increased erosion at the base of the wall and adjacent areas.

Human Activities That Can Significantly Contribute to Shoreline Erosion Include