Property Ownership
In Ohio, 'accretion' is the process by which:
AA property owner builds out over water
BLand area increases through the gradual deposit of soil by natural water action✓ Correct
CA lender adds interest to the principal balance
DAn owner adds to their property by purchasing adjacent lots
Explanation
Accretion is the gradual addition of land through the deposit of sediment (soil) by water — rivers, streams, or lakes. The new land formed typically belongs to the adjacent riparian landowner.
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