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A '''beach''' is the area of land at the junction of a body of water, where the slope is gentle enough to collect sand, shells, small rocks, shingle, volcanic sand etc. |
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Many beaches are highly popular as tourist attractions, as the relatively soft sand makes a comfortable spot to sit or lie in the sun, walk around in bare feet (see [[foot]]), and easily enter or exit the [[water]]. The [[waves]] present at many open-water beaches make the sport of [[surfing]] and related activities possible. |
Many beaches are highly popular as tourist attractions, as the relatively soft sand makes a comfortable spot to sit or lie in the sun, walk around in bare feet (see [[foot]]), and easily enter or exit the [[water]]. The [[waves]] present at many open-water beaches make the sport of [[surfing]] and related activities possible. |
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Revision as of 20:04, 14 September 2002
A beach is the area of land at the junction of a body of water, where the slope is gentle enough to collect sand, shells, small rocks, shingle, volcanic sand etc.
Many beaches are highly popular as tourist attractions, as the relatively soft sand makes a comfortable spot to sit or lie in the sun, walk around in bare feet (see foot), and easily enter or exit the water. The waves present at many open-water beaches make the sport of surfing and related activities possible.
Famous beaches:
There is a 1996 novel by Alex Garland entitled The Beach.