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← GeographyWhich outcome results on a coast when prevailing winds consistently undergo saltation across established dunes?
A)Formation of extensive desert pavement
B)Accelerated dune migration inland erosion✓
C)Stabilization of existing dune ecosystems
D)Increased aggregation of submarine canyons
💡 Explanation
Coastal dune saltation leads to inland migration because wind-driven sand particles bombard plants and destabilize the dune structure, increasing erosion. Therefore, dune migration is accelerated, rather than the alternative of ecosystem stabilization, if there is insufficient plant growth or protection.
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