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How does a rip form?
A rip current forms when water breaks through the sandbar and begins to flow back down the sloping ocean bottom. (as a sandbar is growing it can trap water flowing along the shore)
What is a sandbar?
a sandbar is a ridge of sand,gravel, or broken shells that is found in open water. :)
Why are droughts a problem on some Caribbean islands?
Because the water drains quickly though limestone.
Is sea ice made of salt water?
Yes, though the brine drains out over time.
Protected area inland of a sandbar?
A protected area inland of a sandbar is known as a lagoon. Lagoons are shallow bodies of water separated from a larger body of water, like an ocean, by a sandbar or barrier island. They provide habitat for various species of plants and animals and are often used for recreational activities.
A sand bar beneath shallow water?
Sandbars are ridges of sand that formed in rivers and along shores because of the movement of waves in the water. A sandbar beneath shallow water cause, breaks in the waves, sometimes with unusual force. The shape and size of sandbars can change over time.
What is an area of land that drains to a common body of water.?
A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water.
What type of soil drains water the slowest?
Hard-pan clay soil percolates (drains) water the slowest.
a ____ is an area of land that drains to a common body of water?
A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water.
How does a rip current form?
A rip current forms when waves push water towards the shore, causing it to flow back out to sea in a narrow and fast-moving channel. This can occur due to various factors, such as sandbars or underwater topography that funnels the water outwards. Rip currents can be dangerous for swimmers as they pull them away from the shore.
What limited drains means?
Limited drains means that there is not that many droughts or no water time periods.
What is a shallow body of water along a shore often separated from the sea by a sandbar or reefs.?
Lagoon
