What is not true of the backshore?
a. It is a relatively inactive zone.
b. It extends to the farthest point that sediment reaches.
c. It extends slightly seaward of the berm crest.
d. It can include dunes and grasses.
ANS: C
Backshore is inland from the berm crest. It is a relatively inactive zone which can include dunes and
grasses. Information can be found in the section Beaches Dominate Depositional Coasts.
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