Author Question: Match the coastal term to the correct definition. A) Boundary that marks the seaward edge of the ... (Read 83 times)

809779 · **on:** Jul 15, 2018

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

Question 2

What are three ways barrier islands can form?

What will be an ideal response?

yasmin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 15, 2018

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.