Kelp, Coastal, Waves, Mangrove

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What is longshore drift?

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The movement of material along a coast by waves that approach at an angle to the shore but recede straight down the beach.

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What is a cave in coastal geography?

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A cave is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter, often formed by the erosion of rock.

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What is a trough in wave terminology?

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The lowest point on a wave.

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Why are otters important to kelp forests?

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Otters eat other animals that would otherwise overgraze kelp, helping to maintain the ecosystem.

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What is the primary photosynthetic structure of seaweed?

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The blade, where photosynthesis takes place.

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What is swash in coastal processes?

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Swash is the movement of water up the beach after a wave breaks.

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What is backwash in coastal processes?

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Backwash is the movement of water back down the beach after swash.

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What is a stipe in kelp?

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The stipe is the stem-like structure that supports the blade of the kelp.

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What is a holdfast in seaweed?

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The holdfast is the structure that anchors the seaweed to the substrate.

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What is a wave crest?

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The highest point on a wave.