What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
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Coastal Terminology<br />
Shore: Zone lies between the lowest tide level <strong>and</strong> the <strong>coast</strong>line<br />
Foreshore: Portion of area exposed at low-tide <strong>and</strong> submerged at<br />
high-tide (= intertidal zone)<br />
Backshore: Extends beyond normal high tide to the <strong>coast</strong>line<br />
Nearshore: Region between the low-tide shore <strong>and</strong> breakers<br />
Offshore: Region beyond the low-tide breakers<br />
Beach: Sediment deposit on the shore area
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