A beach slope in equilibrium will grow at slower rates than heavy depositional beaches. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: F
Beach slopes that are in equilibrium do not get larger or steeper. The same amount of particles brought
from the ocean in swash is carried back to the ocean in the backwash. Information can be found in the
section Beaches Dominate Depositional Coasts.

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