The coast is the zone between land and sea. The action of the waves and the sea constantly changes the shape and form of the coast, and people manage these changes in different ways.
Part of Geography (Environment and society)Coastal Landscapes
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The coastal zone is a narrow stretch between the land and the sea. The sea, land and air constantly change its shape and form.
The United Kingdom has approximately 17,820 km of coastline and there are many different types of coastal environment: