The most extensive chain of barrier islands in the world is along
A)the western coast of Australia.
B)the coasts that surround the periphery of the Indian Ocean.
C)the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America.
D)the coast of California,Oregon,Washington,and British Columbia.
E)the coast in the southern Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

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The Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America have the most extensive chain of barrier islands in the world. This chain of islands stretches from Maine to Mexico, including famous barrier islands such as Long Island, Outer Banks, and Padre Island.

The Most Extensive Chain of Barrier Islands in the World