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Mandarinka [93]
4 years ago
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How do the barrier islands protect the environment?

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2 answers:
Ugo [173]4 years ago
8 0

Explanation:

Barrier island protects about ten percent of coastlines worldwide. When hurricane and storms make landfall, these strands absorb much of their force, reducing wave energy and protecting inland areas.

salantis [7]4 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Explanation:Barrier islands protect about 10 percent of coastlines worldwide. When hurricanes and storms make landfall, these strands absorb much of their force, reducing wave energy and protecting inland areas. They also provide a sheltered environment that enables estuaries and marshes to form behind them.

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