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Ocean Shore zone
Term | Definition |
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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 |