Explain how the construction of a hard stabilization feature (i.e., groin) will force the deposition of sediment on a coastline
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Features like groins, jetties, and breakwaters slow the velocity of the water. When the velocity slows, the water cannot carry sediment as before, and the sediment is deposited.
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