Which coastline is more stable

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1. According to its erosion/accretion rate, which coastline is more stable?

2. According your CVI calculations, is Assateague Island or Goosefare Bay more vulnerable to sea level rise?

3. Which CVI variable(s) made Assateague Island the most vulnerable to sea level rise?

4. Which CVI variable(s) made Goosefare Bay the most vulnerable to sea level rise?

5. Wave height is generally considered to be the greatest source of erosion along coasts. Assateague Island and Goosefare Bay have similar mean wave heights, but Assateague Island experiences greater erosion rates. Why do you think this is the case?

6. Do you think it is useful to have a numerical ranking system for coastal vulnerability? Why or why not?

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