Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the land side?
A)Many beach areas are backed by coastal dunes formed by the wind.
B)Rivers are not important contributors of sediment into the shoreline system.
C)Fine sediment in rivers is deposited close to shore,and coarser sediment is carried farther away from shore.
D)All of these are correct.

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Many beach areas are backed by coastal dunes formed by the wind. Option B is incorrect because rivers are important contributors of sediment into the shoreline system. Option C is also incorrect because coarser sediment in rivers is deposited closer to shore and finer sediment is carried farther away from shore.

Which of the Following Is True About How Coasts Are