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  • Landscape
    The visible features of an area
  • Landform
    A shape (morpology) and character of the land surface, that results from the interaction of a physical processes.
  • Geography
    The typical study of the physical features of the earth and of human activity and interaction between these places
  • Morphology
    The shape and character of the land surface
  • Environment
    The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. The whole geographical area and how it is affected by human activity
  • Cultural value

    Relating to ideas, traditions and social behaviours that exist between an area and a specific group
  • Spiritual value

    Relating to the human spirit or soul, often a concept that connects people to their ancestors, the land and the meaning of the world
  • Aesthetic value

    Relating to the physical appearance or beauty of a place (often creates a feeling of awe)
  • The Coast (Coastline)

    The part of the land connecting or near the sea
  • Dune zone
    The area of sand dunes near the coast
  • Back Dune
    Dunes that lie detached from the shoreline or the foredune
  • Foredune
    The closest dune to the sea
  • Shore zone
    Where the ocean water washes up onto the land, where swash and backwash of waves occur
  • Breaker zone
    Where waves reach their potential height and break
  • Offshore zone
    The zone past the waves crashing where the constant movement in the ocean creates a swell