Which of the following coastline EFFECTS is best matched with a CAUSE?
A) sand transport : longshore currents
B) significant erosion : tides
C) beach sand : ocean bottom erosion
D) cliffs : shorelines of submergence
E) barrier islands : rising sea level

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Longshore currents are responsible for transporting sand along the coastline in a zig-zag pattern, which can result in the formation of beaches, sandbars, and spits.

Answer: B
 Tides can cause significant erosion along coastlines, particularly during storm surges or when combined with strong winds and waves.

Answer: C 
 Beach sand is often formed through the erosion of rocks and sediment on the ocean bottom, which is then transported by waves and currents onto shorelines.

Answer: D 
 Cliffs can form along shorelines that have been submerged and then uplifted, leading to the formation of rocky headlands and sea stacks.

Answer: E 
 Barrier islands are formed through a combination of sediment transport and deposition, and rising sea levels can contribute to their erosion and eventual submergence.

Which of the Following Coastline EFFECTS Is Best Matched with a CAUSE