Along the open ocean,barrier islands are zones of
A)relatively quiet waters.
B)deposited sand ridges formed offshore and parallel to the coast.
C)intense vegetation growth.
D)eroded sand ridges.

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Barrier islands are formed offshore and parallel to the coast by the deposition of sand ridges. They protect the coast from ocean waves and currents, creating relatively quiet waters on the shore side. While there may be vegetation on barrier islands, intense growth is not a defining characteristic. Erosion can cause changes to the size and shape of barrier islands over time, but they are not inherently eroded sand ridges.

Along the Open Ocean,barrier Islands Are Zones of