Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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3. The map below shows Rockaway Peninsula, part of Long Island's south shore, and the location of several
stone barriers, A, B, C, and D, that were built to trap sand being transported along the coast by wave action
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9. On the map above, draw an arrow to show the direction of the longshore current.
10. What has happened to the beach next to structure B? What do you think is the cause of this?
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Transcribed Image Text:3. The map below shows Rockaway Peninsula, part of Long Island's south shore, and the location of several stone barriers, A, B, C, and D, that were built to trap sand being transported along the coast by wave action Jamaica Bay (Lagoon) Inlet Rockaway Peninsula Breezy Point Riis Park Belle Harbor Beach Веach Beach Beach p Key - wave crests Atlantic Ocean 9. On the map above, draw an arrow to show the direction of the longshore current. 10. What has happened to the beach next to structure B? What do you think is the cause of this? MacBook You Never %24 4 5 6 7 8 9 R
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