What kind of man made feature would likely lead to sand loss on a beach regardless of active margin (west coast North America)versus passive margin (east and Gulf coast of North America)setting for the coastline?
A)dam construction
B)building too close to sea-cliff and allowing urban runoff to seep into the rocks along the cliff
C)constructing a highway bridge over a bay mouth
D)construction of offshore oil platforms

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Dams trap sediment that would naturally replenish beaches, leading to sand loss regardless of the coastal margin setting.

What Kind of Man Made Feature Would Likely Lead to Sand