One of the results of wave refraction is that
A) wave energy is concentrated at headlands that project into the water.
B) wave energy is concentrated in the recessed parts of the coast between headlands.
C) sediment is deposited in the vicinity of headlands, making them larger.
D) wave energy is dissipated before the waves reach the shoreline.
Answer: A
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