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A barrier island is just what it sounds like, a barrier that protects the mainland from storm surges, beach erosion, and other tidal forces. Usually a barrier island has the classic "beach" with sand, dunes, and wave action. An intracoastal body of water then separates the barrier island from the mainland, where there is usually only a minimal beach and very calm waves. The state of Florida has many coastal areas which feature barrier islands. The cities of Daytona Beach, Miami Beach, Sanibel Island, Clearwater Beach are all built on barrier islands. They are attractive because of their natural beauty and proximity to the ocean, but are dangerous places to be during severe weather such as tropical storms and hurricanes.
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Why are the barrier islands important to mainland?
the reason why they have barrier islands so that way the mainlands won't float away in the ocean and never to be found again... Because that would be pretty bad if that happend we would have to say byby to all of those poor people as they float away that and coosbay and northbend is on a main land<3 =)
Would a tornado likely occur in Maryland?
Tornadoes are not common in Maryland but they do occur there. It is inevitable that there will be more.
Under what conditions would no breeze occur?
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On what type of coast would a tidal bore most likely occur?
The type of coast that a tidal bore would most likely occur is a coast with narrow bays and inlets. Tidal bores also occur on a coast that has river channels.
Will iron rust if its with calcium chloride?
The iron would not rust, because calcium chloride is a desiccant. For rusting to occur there are two vital components: water and oxygen. Since calcium chloride is a desiccant, it would absorb the water, so rusting would not occur.
What would be expected to occur on a shoreline with barrier islands?
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Along what kind of shoreline would you find barrier islands?
rocky shoreline -not sure-
What effect would a barrier island have on the shoreline of the mainland?
A barrier island has several effects to the shoreline of the mainland. First of all, the barrier island can act as a way to soften the strong waves that could possibly cause sever damage to the mainland shoreline in the absence of a barrier island. Also, a barrier island also can act as a harbor in protecting the marine vessels that are docked at ports on the mainland.
What states in the US have a shoreline?
Alaska is the state with the most shoreline because it includes many islands and the state itself is enormous. Behind that would probably fall California and Florida.
Does Ireland or France have more shoreline?
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What towns in NJ would qualify as barrier islands?
Atlantic City, Vetnor, Margate
What plants are on barrier islands?
Animals found there would be crabs, clams, shore birds and fish.
What might happen if Georgia's barrier islands were all washed away?
then a lot of water would wash up shore
What Caribbean islands are coral islands?
Flat non-mountainous islands are usually considered coral islands. Examples of this type of island would be the Bahamas, Anegada in the British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos, the Florida Keys, and the barrier islands of Belize are all examples of coral islands. The majority of Caribbean islands are mountainous and have a volcanic history.
Why are the barrier islands important to mainland?
the reason why they have barrier islands so that way the mainlands won't float away in the ocean and never to be found again... Because that would be pretty bad if that happend we would have to say byby to all of those poor people as they float away that and coosbay and northbend is on a main land<3 =)
Where would you find a lagoon?
Lagoons are found on coasts all over the world. They are divided from larger bodies of water by barrier islands or reefs.
What is the shoreline of Mississippi?
The shoreline is the boundary where water meets land. Depending if you are speaking of the state or the river the answer would be the same for both. So a shoreline of Mississippi is where its land meets the water.
