Conclusion

Now that you understand weathering and erosion and have seen the effects of coastal erosion, you must decide how you feel about trying to prevent erosion at the beach. Watch this video that specifically discusses beach erosion in North Carolina.

How would you feel if your house once had 600 feet of beach between it and the ocean, but now the ocean waves are washing away the sand directly under your house? Is environmental risk worth saving people's homes and jobs?

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