Littoral Zone Environments

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Fresno Pacific University
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CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I
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2024
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Littoral Zone Environments Name: Brianna Ramirez Littoral Zone Define: The area of a shore or seabed that is exposed during low tide and submerged during high tide. Characteristics: Wave action Erosion The substrate that makes up the shore. The organisms that live there. Littoral Zone Environments Deltas Examples: Mississippi River Delta, Nile River Delta, Yangtze River Delta How is it formed: A low-lying triangular area at the mouth of a river formed by the deposition of sediments. Think of erosion, weathering, sedimentation and deposition Estuaries Examples: bays, lagoons, sounds & sloughs. How is it formed: Formed in partially enclosed areas where fresh water and salt water meet. Think of erosion, weathering, sedimentation and deposition Overall, the image provides a snapshot of a student's learning process in a science class, focusing on the Littoral Zone and its environments. 1. Watch the video on canvas: What is the difference between an estuary and delta Estuary: A partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the1 sea. 1. Delta: A landform created at the mouth of a river, where the river flows into the ocean or a lake and deposits sediment, forming a triangular shape. Muddy Shores Examples: bays, lagoons, harbors How is it formed: Sedimentation & New sources of fine sediments. Sandy Shore Examples: Loose deposits of sand, small pieces of gravel & shells. How is it formed: Erosion of sandstone + Sedimentation of sand particles by waves. Rocky shores Examples: Granite or igneous rocks How is it formed: Sedimentation & Erosion.