Along many low-lying sections of the U.S.Atlantic and Gulf coasts,a 1 ft rise in sea level may equate to as much as ________________ of inland movement of the beach.

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A 1 ft rise in sea level can equate to as much as 1000 ft of inland movement of the beach along many low-lying sections of the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts due to the shallow slope of the continental shelf in these areas.

Along Many Low-Lying Sections of the U