Lesson 76 of 84 · Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostBeaches and Coastlines
Beaches and coastlines are where land meets the ocean.
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Beaches and coastlines are where land meets the ocean. Beaches are often made of sand and are great for playing, swimming, and building sandcastles. Coastlines can be rocky or sandy and are important for many plants and animals that live by the sea.
Key Facts
Beaches are made of sand and are found along coastlines.
Coastlines are where land meets the ocean.
Many animals and plants live in coastal areas.
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Question 1
1 of 2What are beaches often made of?
Why this still matters
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