In Galveston, the beaches are often exposed to hurricanes originating in the Gulf of Mexico. It is reasonable to predict that hurricane activity may -

Group of answer choices

A) create new rivers near Galveston.

B) move sand from the beach.

C) cause local earthquakes after the storm.

D) create new river deltas along the beaches.

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Wade Dalton

Geography

26 January, 17:46

In Galveston, the beaches are often exposed to hurricanes originating in the Gulf of Mexico. It is reasonable to predict that hurricane activity may -

Group of answer choices

A) create new rivers near Galveston.

B) move sand from the beach.

C) cause local earthquakes after the storm.

D) create new river deltas along the beaches.

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Jocelynn Pineda · Answer 1

In Galveston, the beaches are often exposed to hurricanes originating in the Gulf of Mexico. It is reasonable to predict that hurricane activity may Move sand from beach to off shore sand bars

Explanation:

From June to November the Gulf of Mexico experience hurricanes. Galveston which is an island city, is in the west of The Gulf of Mexico. There are many hurricanes in Galveston.

Due to these hurricanes, the sands from the beaches move, after moving the sand reaches off sand bars. Sand bars are one where sand is accumulated and away from the shores. Sandbars can be dangerous also. Sandbars look like spots where one can relax but we should be careful.