When waves hit headlands they
A)dissipate and lose energy
B)shallow and deepen simultaneously
C)fan out,becoming less dense
D)refract,focussing energy
E)contract,releasing tidal energy

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When waves hit headlands, they change direction and refract, which causes them to focus their energy on the headland. As a result, the waves may become larger and more powerful, leading to erosion of the headland.

When Waves Hit Headlands They