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.

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

Building jetties is more expensive than soft beach management strategies.

Answer 1

The most relevant potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion from the options provided is:

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

Jetties can interrupt the natural movement of sand along the shoreline, which may result in increased erosion at locations downcurrent of the jetties.