Barrier islands are common on the Gulf Coast but rare or absent along the Pacific Coast of the United States.

Name: Barrier islands are common on the Gulf Coast but rare or absent along the Pacific Coast of the United States.
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Barrier islands are indeed common along the Gulf Coast due to the shallow, gentle slope of the continental shelf and abundant sediment supply. In contrast, the Pacific Coast has a much steeper continental shelf and less sediment supply, making barrier islands rare or absent.

Barrier Islands Are Common on the Gulf Coast but Rare