Which of the following is true about how shorelines are affected from the land side?
A) many beach areas are backed by coastal dunes formed by the wind
B) rivers are not important contributors of sediment into the shoreline system
C) fine sediment in rivers is deposited close to shore and coarser sediment is carried farther away from shore
D) all of these

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Coastal dunes are indeed formed by the wind and often back many beach areas, acting as barriers against erosion and providing habitats for various species. Rivers are significant contributors of sediment to shorelines, and coarser sediment is typically deposited closer to shore, while finer sediments are carried further out.

Which of the Following Is True About How Shorelines Are