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Beach replenishment

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A coastal management technique in which sand is added to beaches to increase their width and provide protection against erosion and storm surge.

AP course connection

Topic 5.10: 5.10 Impacts of Urbanization

Unit 5

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