Which of the following statements about coastal erosion and deposition is true?

a. Sand is found in the bay because erosion is occurring in this location.
b. Big boulders are found in the headland because deposition is occurring in this area.
c. Big boulders are found in the bay because deposition is occurring in this area.
d. Big boulders are found in the headland because erosion is occurring in this location.
e. Sand is found in the headland because deposition is occurring in this location.


Answer: d. Big boulders are found in the headland because erosion is occurring in this location.

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