Exploring Coastal Areas

What is a coast?

• The area where land meets the sea or ocean.
• A type of marine animal.
• A coastal city in the mountains.
• The boundary between two countries.

Why are coastal areas important for some animals?

• Coastal areas are important for some animals because they provide habitats, food, and breeding grounds.
• Coastal areas are important for their freshwater resources.
• Coastal areas are mainly significant for tourism activities.
• Coastal areas are primarily used for industrial development.

What is an estuary?

• A hill of piled up water

• An area where only saltwater exists.
• A type of freshwater lake.
• The mouth of a river that flows into the sea.

What is a sand dune?

• A sand dune is a hill or ridge of sand formed by wind.
• A sand dune is a type of rock formation.
• A sand dune is a body of water surrounded by sand.
• A sand dune is a flat area of land covered in grass.

How does coastal or beach formation occur?

• Beaches are formed by underwater earthquakes.
• Coastal or beach formation occurs through erosion, sediment transport, and deposition.
• Coastal areas are created by human construction only.
• Coastal formation is solely due to volcanic activity.

The boundary of a coast where land meets water is called

The land that meets the ocean is known as

A strip of sand, shingle, pebbles or mud at the edge of the sea is referred to as a/an

Tiny pieces of mud and sand get swept by the river. Gradually, they settle to form large areas where the river meets the sea and may eventually dry out to form new land. What name is given to them?

Coasts are affected by the actions of the

• waves

• human activities, pollution, and urban development
• weather patterns, temperature changes, and humidity
• wind