Which sediment transport outcome results when coastline is blocked?

💡 Explanation

Sand accumulates upstream when a groin disrupts longshore drift, because the sediment's lateral movement is stopped by the barrier; an action categorized as deposition rather than suspension; therefore sediment builds on the upstream rather than being carried away.

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