Which of the following scenarios could result in the exposure of the feature in this image?

A) Rising sea level floods this part of the shoreline.
B) Longshore currents deposit sand.
C) Rip currents remove beach deposits.
D) Tectonic activity raises the landscape.


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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