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Ocean Shore zone
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Waves | The repeated motion of water |
| Current | The movement of water |
| Ocean shore zone | The part of the content that touches the ocean |
| Barrier island | A small island that are completely surrounded by water. They protect the main land. They are always changing. |
| Beaches | Shore lines made of sand. |
| Inlets | Water filled areas I between barrier islands. |
| Sand dunes | Mounds of sand made by wind blowing sand. |
| Salt marsh | Act like filters and sponges. |
| Sediment | Materials moved by water. |
| Estuaries | Can have salt and fresh water. Were the river meets the ocean. |
| Tides | The level of water that rises and falls. |
| Spring tides | Really high tides. |
| Neap tides | Really low tides |