Shore

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/shore

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the socio-economic importance?Hosts major population centers, vital industries (fishing, tourism, shipping), and transportation hubs
2. What is the environmental services?Provides coastal protection, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and nutrient cycling
3. Why are shores important for animals?Shores have many different habitats, like rocky cliffs and sandy beaches, that let animals such as crabs, mussels, and sea turtles live and find food. They also help birds rest while they travel to other places.
4. How do waves and tides change a shore?Waves can erode cliffs and build new beaches, while tides bring fresh water and saltwater that mix and create special places for plants and animals.

Geomorphology: The study of the origin and evolution of terrestrial and underwater landforms.
Intertidal Zone: The area of the shore that is exposed to the air at low tide and submerged at high tide.
Coastal Erosion: The process by which land along the coast is worn away by the action of waves, currents, and wind.
Sea-Level Rise: The increase in the average global sea level, primarily due to thermal expansion of ocean water and melting glaciers.