Which environmental outcome on a lagoon side can occur when a newly formed barrier island's vegetation density increases at a high rate?

💡 Explanation

Increased vegetation leads to particle binding, and thus an increased sediment deposition rate because vegetation reduces flow velocity, promoting settling; therefore increased deposition, rather than decreased intrusion or harm to habitats which require more complex processes.

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