A coastline is more likely to consist of a tidal flat than a beach if ____________.
A) the shore is protected from strong waves
B) the shore is exposed to strong waves
C) the shore is in a warm climate
D) the shoreline runs east-west rather than north-south

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Tidal flats are flat, muddy areas that are covered and uncovered by the tide. They are more likely to occur in sheltered areas where wave action is minimal, such as estuaries, bays or protected shorelines. Therefore, if the shore is protected from strong waves, it is more likely to consist of a tidal flat than a beach.

A Coastline Is More Likely to Consist of a Tidal