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 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.
Building jetties is more expensive than soft beach management strategies.

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

Answer 1

The correct response identifying a potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion is:

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

This is a well-known consequence of jetty construction, as jetties can disrupt natural sand movement along the shoreline, leading to increased erosion in areas downstream of the structures.