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Ocean terms
Term | Definition |
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Tides | The daily rising and falling in a regular cycle of earths waters on the coast at high tide waves hit farther up the beach than at low tide. |
current | Flow of water in a large body of water. |
waves | Cause most of erosion and deposition on beaches bigger wave more erosion. |
Barrier Islands | A small island along a coastal line formed by deposition they protect the coast lines there shape always changes ex: Sullivan's island |
Inlets | Contently change over time openings between barrier islands waves and tides change waters level and salinity (amount of salt) |