Why do large, broad beaches have gradual slopes?

a. They have coarse particles.
b. They are not in equilibrium.
c. Larger particle tend to build up at the back of the beach.
d. They have a large area for wave energy to dissipate.
e. Onrushing water disappears into the beach minimizing transport back to the ocean.


d

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