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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs along coastlines with increased wave frequency?
A)Accelerated coastline erosion by hydraulic action✓
B)Increased sediment deposition seaward expansion
C)Formation of larger, stable barrier islands
D)Reduced cliff collapse from wave buffering
💡 Explanation
Increased wave frequency intensifies the force striking coastal rocks; therefore, hydraulic action erosion accelerates because this direct water pressure dislodges particles, rather than causing sediment deposition as is seen under lower wave frequency.
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