Which of the following scenarios is not related to wave refraction?

A) Waves approach the shore at an angle.
B) Sediment deposition will be concentrated in quiet areas such as bays and protected water.
C) Erosion is focused on the front and sides of headlands.
D) Large quantities of sand are carried from estuaries and deposited on the seacoast side of a barrier island system.


Answer: D

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