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← GeographyWhich consequence results when increased wave fetch occurs?
A)Accelerated coastal erosion rates develop✓
B)Enhanced sediment deposition occurs offshore
C)Reduced tidal range near estuaries
D)Decreased storm surge penetration inland
💡 Explanation
Increased wave fetch causes higher wave energy impacting coastlines; consequently, abrasion rates increase because `hydraulic action` of energetic waves physically removes material, therefore coastal erosion accelerates, rather than sediment deposition or altering tidal ranges.
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