Which of the following best describes the foreshore of a beach?
A) It is the active zone of the beach that is washed by waves during the daily rise and fall of the tides.
B) It is highest part of a beach.
C) It is the part of the beach that has windblown dunes and grasses.
D) It is the area below the low-tide mark, where wave action, turbulent backwash, and longshore currents excavate a trough.

Question

Which of the following best describes the foreshore of a beach?
A) It is the active zone of the beach that is washed by waves during the daily rise and fall of the tides.
B) It is highest part of a beach.
C) It is the part of the beach that has windblown dunes and grasses.
D) It is the area below the low-tide mark, where wave action, turbulent backwash,  and longshore currents excavate a trough.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The foreshore is the part of the beach that is regularly washed by waves as the tides rise and fall, making it the active zone of the beach.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Foreshore of a Beach