Spilling breakers are common on which type of shoreline?
A) base of cliffs with boulders
B) steep cobble beach
C) steep gravel beach
D) moderate slope gravel beach
E) gentle slope sandy beach

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Spilling breakers are common on gentle slope sandy beaches. This is because the waves have a longer distance over which they can steepen and break, resulting in a gentler and less intense wave action. On steeper beaches with cobble or gravel, waves break more abruptly and frequently form plunging breakers. At the base of cliffs with boulders, waves may form surging breakers. Therefore, Option E is the best choice.

Spilling Breakers Are Common on Which Type of Shoreline