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aliya0001 [1]
3 years ago
7

Explain how sand dunes form, and name the benefits they provide.

Geography
2 answers:
Pavel [41]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Sand dunes are formed over many years when beach grass and other plants trap windblown sand. As more and more sand becomes trapped, a dune expands to store more sand. Sand dunes serve as sand reserves for beaches and help protect inland areas from storm surges, floods, wind, and waves.

Explanation:

dangina [55]3 years ago
4 0
A dune<span> is a mound of </span>sand<span> formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert. </span>Dunes form<span> when wind blows </span>sand<span> into a sheltered area behind an obstacle. </span>Dunes<span> grow as grains of </span>sand accumulate. Sand dunes<span> serve an important purpose by protecting inland areas from coastal water intrusion. They are able to absorb the impact and protect inland areas from high energy storms and act as a resilient barrier to the destructive forces of wind and waves.</span>
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