Analyzing Shoreline Management Effectiveness Quiz

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Question
What is the purpose of beach nourishment? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

to mitigate beach erosion for a period of time
to mitigate beach erosion for a period of time

to replenish sand on a beach
to replenish sand on a beach

to remove sand from a beach to offshore
to remove sand from a beach to offshore

to help ocean life survive after beach erosion
to help ocean life survive after beach erosion

to stop all beach erosion from occurring

1 answer

The two correct answers regarding the purpose of beach nourishment are:

  1. to mitigate beach erosion for a period of time
  2. to replenish sand on a beach

Beach nourishment involves adding sand to a beach to combat erosion and restore its natural state. It does not stop erosion completely or involve removing sand offshore.