Which of the following is a potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion?(1 point)

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Beach erosion may increase on the downdrift side of the jetties.
Beach erosion may increase on the downdrift side of the jetties.

Jetties block boats from being able to enter harbors.
Jetties block boats from being able to enter harbors.

Jetties are not effective until plant life has time to grow.
Jetties are not effective until plant life has time to grow.

Building jetties is more expensive than soft beach management strategies.

1 answer

The potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion is:

Beach erosion may increase on the downdrift side of the jetties.

This is a common issue associated with jetties, as they can disrupt the natural flow of sand along the coastline, leading to increased erosion in areas that are not protected by the jetties.