Much of an ocean beach is covered in sand dunes and grasses. The homeowners along the beach propose to flatten out the dunes and remove the grasses, which would allow more visitors to use the beach for swimming and sunbathing. If the homeowners' plan is enacted, which is the most likely consequence?

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Katelyn Myers

10 January, 18:17

Much of an ocean beach is covered in sand dunes and grasses. The homeowners along the beach propose to flatten out the dunes and remove the grasses, which would allow more visitors to use the beach for swimming and sunbathing. If the homeowners' plan is enacted, which is the most likely consequence?

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Zackery · Answer 1

The beach will face destructive storms and excessive erosion increasing chances of experiencing hurricanes.

Explanation:

Grass and sand dunes on the oceans beaches are a defense mechanism against destructive winds which blow away beach sand. Sand dune size and available vegetation act as protective barriers against storm waves to prevent destruction of building and property located landwards of the dune. Dunes and vegetation should be protected as a way of taking care of our ecosystem.