Which outcome occurs when nearshore wave angle changes during longshore drift?

💡 Explanation

Sediment deposition obstructs channel inlets because waves meet the shore under a changing resultant angle generating longshore drift, then the transported sediment shifts along the channel, building up where energy decreases; therefore, blocking inlets rather than erosion because energy dissipates in calmer waters.

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