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Geological Engineering · Q109

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 109

Q109

Which human activity accelerates coastal erosion?

A.
Mangrove planting
B.
Building seawalls
C.
Sand mining
Answer
D.
Coral reef conservation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sand mining removes natural barriers and weakens shoreline stability, exacerbating coastal erosion and habitat loss.