Which statement best describes the significance of the barrier islands? (1 point)ResponsesThey channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streamsThey channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streamsThey lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tidesThey lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tidesThey keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland They keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland

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Which statement best describes the significance of the barrier islands? (1 point)ResponsesThey channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streamsThey channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streamsThey lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tidesThey lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tidesThey keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland They keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland

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The statement that best describes the significance of the barrier islands is:

They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland.

Barrier islands serve as a protective buffer for the mainland against storm surges, high waves, and wind, thereby helping to reduce coastal erosion and protect coastal ecosystems.