
Coastline
Geographical Descriptions
Coastline refers to geography and can describe the outline seen on maps.

The geography book had a chapter on the features of the coastline.
Ecosystem Importance
Coastlines are important ecosystems that can include beaches, cliffs, or mangroves.

The conservation group is working to protect the fragile coastline ecosystem.
Variable Appearance
Coastlines are diverse; some are sandy while others are rocky or lined with vegetation.

The coastline here is very rocky, unlike the sandy shores we saw yesterday.
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ForeshoreLittoralSeaboardSeashoreShorelineStrandWaterfront
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