Definition of “Shore”
The shore refers to the area of land immediately adjacent to a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean. Specifically, it includes the land that is located above the high water mark, which is the point on the shore where the water usually stops during high tide. This area excludes land that is intermittently under water, such as tidal flats or areas that are below the low water mark. The shore can range from sandy beaches to rocky cliffs, and it is an important ecological and recreational resource. It provides habitats for a wide variety of flora and fauna, and it is also used for swimming, sunbathing, boating, and fishing. The shore can be impacted by human activity, including development, pollution, and climate change, which can have significant negative impacts on the ecosystem and the people who depend on it.
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