Property Ownership

Accretion refers to the process by which:

ALand is lost due to erosion by water
BNew land is gradually added to a property by water depositing soil✓ Correct
CA property boundary is shifted by a survey error
DThe government acquires land through eminent domain

Explanation

Accretion is the gradual addition of land to a property through natural water deposits (alluvion). The new land generally becomes the property of the adjacent landowner.

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