Along an irregular coastline, areas most intensely under attack by waves are

A. areas down-current of piers and breakwaters.
B. headlands projecting out into the sea.
C. recessed bays into which breakers come rolling from far at sea.
D. None of these; all points along a given coastline are affected equally.


Answer: B

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