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HKDSE Geography/M2b
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The coast is a dynamic zone where the interaction of the sea and land processes takes place. It can be divided into several zones. (can be omitted)
The shore is the area between the highest and the lowest water level. It can be divided into backshore, foreshore and nearshore.
backshore: between highest water level and high tide level
foreshore: between high tide level and low tide level
nearshore: between low tide level and lowest water level
Offshore is the submerged area extending seaward from nearshore.