Construction of a seawall produces an effect analogous to what kind of natural coastal feature?
A) a spit, formed by sand moving by longshore drift accumulating along the opening of a tidal channel
B) a sea cliff producing erosion at the base of the sea cliff (i.e., the seawall)
C) a barrier island, which forms an artificial beach at the front of the seawall
D) an island offshore breaking waves and trapping sand behind to form a tombolo
B
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Which of the following principles addresses rock fragments being enclosed within another rock layer?
A) principle of superposition B) principle of original horizontality C) principle of cross-cutting relationships D) principle of inclusions
Which of the following is the most likely month to sight a tornado in the United States?
A) January B) March C) May D) October E) December
Identify specific ways in which the transportation and electricity generating sectors could reduce and/or conserve energy in an effort to become more sustainable
What will be an ideal response?