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What is the rocky shore made of?
The rocky shore is made up of rocks and sand.
What is a ridge of sand that runs parallel to the shore called?
A ridge of sand that runs parallel to the shore is called a sandbar. Sandbars are typically submerged or partially exposed at high tide and can be an important habitat for marine life.
Are the beaches made out of sand or stones in llandudno?
Both! The north shore is mainly pebbles and the west shore is mainly sand :) I read the opposite but that doesn't matter because you are sure to find lots of fine white sand.
What is an off shore deposit of sand called?
Such a feature is known as a sandbar.
The movement of sand along the beach is called?
long-shore drift
How does a long shore current affect the shore?
It erodes the sand then forms a sandbar and moves the sand down the beach
What are Small hills of sand made by the wind in desert called?
Small hills of sand made by the wind in a desert are called sand dunes.
Is it rare to find sand dollars on the Jersey Shore?
Yes it is extremely rare to find sand dollars on the jersey shore.
What is it called when waves drop sand and pebbles?
This process is known as beach erosion or sediment deposition, where waves bring in sand and pebbles and then drop them along the shore.
What is called a barrier built at a right angle to the beach for the purpose of trapping sand that is moving parallel to the shore?
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Does sand form when ocean animals crush rocks and push the remains to the shore?
No. Sand is mostly produced by rocks being ground down in rivers. Coral sand is made from the dead bodies of coral.
What is an elongated strip of sand called?
An elongated strip of sand is called a sandbar or a spit. Sandbars typically form offshore parallel to the coast, while spits are landforms that extend into open water from a shore.
