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Ocean Shore Zone
To Study for Ocean Shore Zone Quiz ONLY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Beach | a shoreline made up of sand |
| Barrier Island | a piece of land isolated by water that protects the mainland from storms |
| Estuary | the place where the ocean meets the land |
| Inlets | water filled spaces in between barrier islands |
| Current | an ongoing movement of water |
| Waves | the repeated movement of water |
| Crest | the highest part of a wave |
| Trough | the lowest part of a wave |
| Tides | changes in the level of water in the ocean |
| Spring Tides | when there are lower low tides and higher high tides |
| Neap Tides | when there are higher low tides and lower high tides |
| High Tides | when the tides are at their highest point |
| Low Tides | when the tides are at their lowest point |