Which of the following is not considered a loss to the sediment budget for a shoreline?

A) Sediment is carried farther along the shore by longshore currents.
B) Sediment is eroded from local sea cliffs and headlands.
C) Sand is blown off the beach on to adjacent coastal sand dunes.
D) Sediment is eroded by waves and carried offshore by rip currents.


Answer: B

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