Despite their instability, over 70 barrier islands off the United States have been commercially
developed. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Millions of people live on these barrier islands. Examples can be found in Florida, New Jersey, and
even Texas. Information can be found in the section Larger-Scale Features Accumulate on
Depositional Coasts.
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a. ?deformation b. ?rupture c. ?stress d. ?strain e. ?elasticity
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