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The islands along the southern Atlantic coast from Virginia to Georgia are called barrier islands because they protect the mainland from storms, tide and erosion

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What he prpose of the barrier islands to georgias mainland?

The purpose of the barrier islands to Georgia's mainland is the barrier islands protect the mainland from wearing away from the ocean over time.


How many acres of salt water marshland lie between georgias barrier islands and the states mainland?

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Why are the islands along the coast of Georgia called the barrier islands?

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How many barrier islands does Georgia have?

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What are barrier islands?

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Are barrier islands constructive or destructive?

Georgia's barrier islands are constructive. They are small islands off the coast of Georgia that are very beautiful.


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How many islands are in the Virginia barrier islands?

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