Definition |
Examples of coasts |
The shore of the sea or ocean.
Characteristics and Features
How are coasts formed?Coasts form by the constant force of water and wind upon the land. A beach forms when waves deposit sand and gravel along the shoreline.
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Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
Krabi coast in Thailand The Twelve Apostles in Australia Ushuaia coast in Argentina coasts of Maine |
Fun Facts
- Coasts are also known as shores and seasides.
- The overall length of the world’s coastline is 217,490 miles, about the same distance from here to the moon.
- Canada has the longest coastline.
- Coasts form a unique habitat for plants and animals.