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Match the coastal term to the correct definition.
 
  A) Boundary that marks the seaward edge of the coast
  B) Area of ocean-related features from the water inland
  C) Between low-tide mark and where waves break at low tide
  D) Area from lowest tide level to highest elevation affected by storm waves
 
  1) Shore
  2) Coast
  3) Nearshore
  4) Coastline

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What are three ways barrier islands can form?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answers: 1) D 2) B 3) C 4) A

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
1. A spit that was severed from the mainland by rising sea level.
2. Turbulent waters in a line of breakers that heap up sand scoured from the bottom.
3. Sand dune ridges that have been partially submerged by rising sea level.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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:D TYSM

 

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