Shore facts for kids
A shore or shoreline is the land right next to a large body of water. This could be an ocean, a river, or a lake. When the water is a sea, the shore is also called a "coast".
Shores are shaped by many things. The land around them, how water wears away the land, and the types of rocks and soil all play a part. For example, if the soil is soft and easily broken down, you might get a sandy or pebbly shore. We often call these a beach.
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What is a Shore?
A shore is the meeting point between land and water. It's a busy place where the land is always changing. This happens because of the water's movement, like waves and tides.
How Shores are Formed
The way a shore looks depends on the land around it. It also depends on how water wears away the land. This wearing away is called erosion. The type of rocks and soil in an area also affects the shore.
For example, if the land has soft sedimentary soils, the waves can easily break them down. This creates shores made of sand or small pebbles. These are the sandy beaches many people love. If the land is made of hard rock, you might see a rocky shore with cliffs.
The Intertidal Zone
A special part of the shore is the intertidal zone. This area is covered by water when the tide is high. But it becomes dry land when the tide is low. Many interesting plants and animals live here. They are used to being both wet and dry.
Lighthouses on Shores
You might often see a lighthouse on a shore. Lighthouses are tall towers with bright lights. They help guide ships safely at sea, especially at night or in bad weather.
Images for kids
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Shore of Grand Anse Beach, Saint George Parish, Grenada, West Indies
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Sunrise on the Jersey Shore at Spring Lake, New Jersey, U.S.
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The rocky shoreline of Taylor Head Provincial Park in Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Aerial view of the shoreline at the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
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See also
In Spanish: Costa para niños
