Wide beaches, deltas, and barrier islands are characteristic of ____ coasts.
A)depositional
B)erosional
C)submergent
D)emergent
E)western

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Wide beaches, deltas, and barrier islands are formed by deposition of sediment along the coast, which is characteristic of depositional coasts. Erosional coasts, such as rocky cliffs and sea caves, are formed by the erosion of land by waves and currents. Submergent coasts are characterized by rising sea levels that inundate low-lying areas, while emergent coasts result from falling sea levels that expose formerly submerged land. Western coasts do not have specific characteristics that can be used to identify them as a group in relation to other coasts.

Wide Beaches, Deltas, and Barrier Islands Are Characteristic of ____