A _____ is a structure built to absorb the force of large, offshore breaking waves and provide quiet water near shore.
A) rock wall
B) sea wall
C) groin
D) jetty
E) breakwater

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A breakwater is specifically designed to absorb the force of offshore breaking waves and create a calmer area of water near the shore. While other structures like rock walls, sea walls, groins, and jetties can help to protect the shoreline, they are not necessarily designed to specifically absorb the force of large, breaking waves.

A _____ Is a Structure Built to Absorb the Force