As shown here, large storms contribute significantly to an island's landward migration, a process also known as barrier island rollover. Increased water levels, large waves and strong flows remove sand from the beach and then deposit it on the bay-side of the island. Credit: USGS/NASA EAARL Project.
This volatility was again in evidence during May-August 2013, when the. US Federal Reserve first hinted at possible tapering from its unconventional monetary policy. (UMP) and again in January 2014 after the actual tapering began.
APÂ® UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 2008 SCORING GUIDELINES Question 3 (continued) Part (e): 2 points One point is earned for each of two explanations of why the Federal Reserve Board is given independence in establishing monetary policy. Acceptable explanations include: â¢ It removes politics from monetary policy decision making.