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2
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structure pier/wharf influences current/tide, protects harbor or shoreline from erosion
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6
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caused by wave/current action, primary method of sediment transport on beach
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7
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crescent-shaped dune, tips point downwind, constant wind, limited sand, most mobile
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8
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dune that forms long ridges perpendicular to wind direction, abundant sand
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9
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elevated level of flat land
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10
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left behind after wind has removed finer grain material, protects underlying material
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12
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beveled surface that slopes gently seaward formed by erosion/retreat of sea cliff
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14
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dune in coastal areas, abundant sand, tips point upwind, has vegetation
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16
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long narrow island of sand parallel to shoreline but separated from land by lagoon
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1
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spit that has grown till it closes off bay from open sea or lake
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3
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stones with shape modified by abrasion
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4
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part of shoreline, often bounded by cliffs that extend out into sea/lake
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5
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structures built at right angles by residents to interrupt flow of longshore currents
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6
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dune with long, parallel ridges of sand parallel to wind direction, common in Egypt
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11
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barrier that protects harbor or shore from full impact of waves
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13
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type of spit extends out from shoreline, connects mainland with an island
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15
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broad flat-topped erosional remnant with steep slopes on all sides
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16
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steep sided pointy hill formed when cap rock is breached and underlying rocks erode
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17
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finger-like projection of a beach into body of water such as a bay
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