On average, the beach zone spans the area
A) between high and low spring tides.
B) from several meters above high tide to several meters below low tide.
C) between high and low neap tides.
D) from the high tide line during a spring tide to the low tide line during a neap tide.

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The beach zone typically spans from several meters above high tide to several meters below low tide, which is known as the intertidal zone. Option A is incorrect because it only includes the zone between high and low spring tides, which is not the entire intertidal zone. Option C is incorrect because it only includes the zone between high and low neap tides, which is also not the entire intertidal zone. Option D is incorrect because it only includes the high tide line during a spring tide and the low tide line during a neap tide, which is not a consistent area.

On Average, the Beach Zone Spans the Area