In beach environments, the __________ zone is found above the high-tide line.

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The backshore zone is found above the high-tide line and is only affected by waves during storms or other extreme weather events. The offshore zone is beyond the breaking waves and the nearshore zone is the area between the low-tide line and the breaking waves. The foreshore zone is the area between the low-tide line and the high-tide line where waves and tidal currents constantly interact with the beach.

In Beach Environments, the __________ Zone Is Found Above the High-Tide