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________ are a series of long narrow structures that are built into the water from a beach to check beach erosion.

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Sea walls

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Groin

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Breakers

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Bridges

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The correct option is B Groin
Groins are a series of long narrow structures, or groynes, that are built into the water from a beach to check beach erosion. These are either huge rock masses or concrete logs that are placed at right angles to the shore.

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