Property Ownership
Accretion refers to the addition of land caused by:
AA court ruling granting additional acreage to a neighboring property
BThe gradual deposit of soil or sediment by water action✓ Correct
CGovernment survey corrections
DThe removal of water from a flooded area
Explanation
Accretion is the gradual accumulation of land through the natural deposit of soil, sand, or sediment by water (rivers, lakes, or ocean). The added land generally becomes the property of the adjacent landowner.
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