Which of the following is true about how shorelines are affected from the land side?
A. Rivers are not important contributors of sediment into the shoreline system.
B. Many beach areas are backed by coastal dunes formed by the wind.
C. Fine sediment in rivers is deposited close to shore and coarser sediment is carried farther away from shore.
D. All of these choices are correct.
Answer: B
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