The section of the coast that extends from normal high tide level to the highest elevation on land that is affected by storm waves is called the:
A)backshore.
B)foreshore.
C)nearshore.
D)offshore.
E)shoreline.

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The backshore is the section of the coast that extends from the normal high tide level to the highest elevation on land that is affected by storm waves. It is typically the area beyond the reach of normal tides but can be affected by storm waves or extreme high tides.

The Section of the Coast That Extends from Normal High