Property Ownership
Which of the following describes 'accretion' as a method of acquiring property in South Carolina?
AAcquiring property through adverse possession
BGradual buildup of land through natural deposits (silt, sediment) along a waterway✓ Correct
CPurchasing property at a tax sale
DInheriting property from a deceased relative
Explanation
Accretion is the natural, gradual addition of land through deposits of silt or sediment along a waterway. The additional land belongs to the adjacent property owner.
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