What is the purpose of beach nourishment? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
to replenish sand on a beach
to replenish sand on a beach
to stop all beach erosion from occurring
to stop all beach erosion from occurring
to help ocean life survive after beach erosion
to help ocean life survive after beach erosion
to remove sand from a beach to offshore
to remove sand from a beach to offshore
to mitigate beach erosion for a period of time
The correct answers are:
- to replenish sand on a beach
- to mitigate beach erosion for a period of time
Beach nourishment is a process where sand is added to a beach to combat erosion and provide protection for coastal communities and habitats. It is not a permanent solution, but can help mitigate erosion for a period of time. It is also done to replenish sand that has been lost due to natural processes or human activities.