Which of the following is MOST true of beach nourishment as a solution to coastal erosion?
A) It is a permanent solution that will protect an erosional beach.
B) The flux of sediment from beach nourishment will change a beach from erosional to accretionary.
C) It is a temporary, but inexpensive, solution to coastal erosion.
D) It is costly and may only provide a temporary solution.
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