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Match the following definitions with their corresponding coastal features from the glossary:
Match the following definitions with their corresponding coastal features from the glossary:
The movement of air or water in a particular direction. = Current The wide mouth of a river where fresh water meets sea water. = Estuary An area of flat muddy land that is covered by the sea when it comes in at high tide. = Mudflat The loose sand, shingle, or other materials at the edge of an ocean or lake. = Beach
Match the following coastal features with their descriptions:
Match the following coastal features with their descriptions:
Area where land meets the sea. = Coast Regular movement of water surface caused by wind. = Wave Loose sand, shingle by the ocean. = Beach Flat muddy land covered by the sea at high tide. = Mudflat
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding coastal feature terms:
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding coastal feature terms:
Movement of air or water in a certain direction. = Current Area where fresh water meets the sea. = Estuary Flat muddy land covered by the sea at high tide. = Mudflat The loose sand, shingle, or other materials at the edge of an ocean or lake. = Beach
Match the following definitions to the corresponding coastal feature terms from the glossary:
Match the following definitions to the corresponding coastal feature terms from the glossary:
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Match the following coastal feature terms with their corresponding definitions:
Match the following coastal feature terms with their corresponding definitions:
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Beach
Beach
The loose sand, shingle, or other materials at the edge of an ocean or lake.
Coast
Coast
Where the land meets the sea.
Current
Current
The movement of air or water in a particular direction.
Estuary
Estuary
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Wave
Wave
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Study Notes
Coastal Features Glossary
- Beach: Loose sand, shingle, or other materials at the edge of an ocean or sea.
- Coast: Where land meets the sea.
- Current: Movement of air or water in a particular direction.
- Estuary: Wide mouth of a river where fresh water meets sea water.
- Wave: Regular movement of the water's surface caused by wind.
- Mudflat: Flat, muddy area covered by the sea at high tide.
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Test your knowledge of essential coastal terminology with this quiz. From beaches to estuaries, each term is vital for understanding coastal geography. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the features of our coastlines!
