Beach nourishment is a common technique for minimizing shoreline retreat.  Which of the following is a negative consequence of beach nourishment? 

A.  is costly and must be done periodically
B. excessive algae growth in the surf zone
C. loss of the beach at high tide
D. unwanted deposition on the up-drift side
E. unwanted deposition on the down-drift side


Answer: A

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