What is a coastal cell?

a. A section of coastline that has a balance of input and output of sand
b. An active section of coastline
c. A section of coastline that is heavily influenced by an atmospheric cell above
d. A current that conducts sediments towards the shore


ANS: A
These are usually bound by submarine canyons which direct sediments towards the deep sea. They are
often along the trailing edges of continents. Information can be found in the section Beaches Dominate
Depositional Coasts

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