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What I have been told my whole life is, when the glaciers melted many, many, many moons ago all rocks were dragged to the north shore as they were stuck to the glacier.

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A sandy beach has fine soft sand on the shore that people can sit, walk, relax, play and build sandcastles. Shingle beaches on the other hand are the ones with pebbles that are not suitable for taking walks and building sandcastles, as they are more rocky than soft.


What is an exposed shore?

An exposed shore is a coastal area that experiences direct contact with ocean waves and tides, typically characterized by rocky or sandy substrates. These shores are often subject to significant erosion and environmental forces, leading to dynamic ecosystems that host a variety of marine life adapted to fluctuating conditions. Exposed shores can include cliffs, tidal flats, and beaches, providing habitats for organisms such as barnacles, seaweeds, and shorebirds. Their ecological importance lies in their role in coastal protection and biodiversity.


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How nevis is shape?

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Where is the rocky sea shore?

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What is the difference if any between a beach and a shore?

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What types of land did the European explorers see?

European began to explorer the region their ships sailed post rocky shore and landedon sandy beaches.


What types of lands did Europeans explores see?

European began to explorer the region their ships sailed post rocky shore and landedon sandy beaches.


What is the rocky shore made of?

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Why is the biomass of the rocky shore so incredibly large?

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