Why do large, broad beaches have gradual slopes?
a. They have coarse particles.
b. There is a minimal transport of sediments back to the ocean.
c. They are not in equilibrium.
d. They have a large area for wave energy to dissipate.
ANS: D
Fine grains are quickly returned to the beach because particles interlock and discourage water from
seeping into the beach itself. Information can be found in the section Beaches Dominate Depositional
Coasts.
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