Near coastal island chains, which outcome results from increased wave refraction?

💡 Explanation

Wave refraction concentrates wave energy on headlands and dissipates it in bays, promoting sediment settling via longshore drift because of reduced energy; therefore, deposition increases rather than erosion, and sheltered areas thrive with the wave sheltering mechanism.

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