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Conceptual Integrated Science
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Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
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The fine sediments on the beaches are more vulnerable towards erosion as the fine-grained particles are lighter in weight and can be easily eroded or taken away during moderate to strong winds.
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