Kelp forests help reduce ____ by blunting the force of incoming waves and trapping some of the outgoing sand.
A) runoff
B) shore erosion
C) coastal pollution
D) tidal waves
E) tidal pools

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Kelp forests act as natural barriers that help protect shorelines by reducing the impact of waves, which in turn minimizes shore erosion. They absorb the energy of waves, lessening their force before they reach the shore, and help to trap sand that might otherwise be carried away.

Kelp Forests Help Reduce ____ by Blunting the Force of Incoming