As a wave approaches man made obstructions along the coast at an angle:
A)Sand is deposited on the near side and eroded in the wake
B)Sand is deposited on the wake side and eroded on the near
C)Sand remains constant
D)The beach is in equilibrium
E)The beach is in a state of negative feedback

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When a wave approaches man-made obstructions along the coast at an angle, sand tends to be deposited on the near side of the obstruction due to the wave's energy being blocked or redirected, while erosion occurs in the wake where the wave's energy is restored and can remove sand.

As a Wave Approaches Man Made Obstructions Along the Coast