Effects on the Ocean Shore Zone
Created By: Christina Kozub
Waves
Beaches- Were away land and change shape of the land.
Barrier Island- Change the shape and deposit land.
Estuary- High salinity and brings in sand, nutrients and sediment
Currents
Beaches- Moves sediment
Inlets- Change size and shape
Barrier Islands- Move sand from one end to another
Tides
Estuaries- High tide more salt, nutrients and sea life.
Inlet- The depth of the water changes ( deeper at high tide)
Beaches- Bring in the shells, sediment and sea life