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ocean terms
Term | Definition |
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Tide | daily rising and falling in a regular cycle of Earth's waters, at high tide waves hit farther up the beach than at low tide. |
Current | flow of water in a larger body of water |
Waves | cause most of erosion and deposition on beaches. Bigger waves=more erosion |
Barrier Islands | a small island along a coastline formed by deposition.Barrier islands protect the coastlines. Their shape always changes. Ex:Hilton Head |
Inlets | Constantly change over time. openings between barrier islands and tides change water level and salinity. |