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Ocean terms
Ocean Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inlets | A separation of land that lets water flow between barrier islands. |
| Tides | Daily rising and falling in a regular cycle of Earth's waters on its coast.High tide and low tide. |
| Currents | Flow of water in 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 coastline.Their shape always change.Ex:Hilton Head. |