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Coastal development

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

Human construction and urbanization activities along coastlines that destroy or fragment natural coastal habitats and threaten wildlife.

AP course connection

Topic 8.2: 8.2 Human Impacts on Ecosystems

Unit 8

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