The coastlines that surround the United States are diverse in sediment profile, storm exposure, and wave energy. Which coast has open exposure to large storm waves that are high energy waves and an emergent coastline of young sedimentary bedrock?
a) Atlantic Coast
b) Pacific Coast
c) Gulf of Mexico Coast
d) Arctic Coast
e) Great Lakes Coast
B
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