What is the purpose of beach nourishment (2correct answers)

Question

Replenish the sand on a beach
To mitigate beach erosion for a period of time
To stop all beach erosion from it
To remove sand from the beach to offshore
To help ocean life survive after beach erosion

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

1. Replenish the sand on a beach - Beach nourishment involves adding sand or sediment to the beach to restore it and improve its appearance and functionality.

2. To mitigate beach erosion for a period of time - Beach nourishment helps to temporarily reduce the effects of beach erosion by creating a buffer against wave action.

The other options are not correct with respect to the primary goals of beach nourishment.