What makes a beach the best? Do you have a favourite beach? Which of these would you like to visit?
THE BEACH
A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.
TYPES OF BEACHES
Tropical: lush, mangroves, palm trees
Frozen: rock, icy waves, limited vegetation
Rocky: pebbles or rocks that have not eroded
Sandy: particles from coral reefs, sediment from the ocean, eroded rocks
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Are you a "beach person"?
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What do you like to do the most at the beach?
EROSION
Water wears away at rock over millions of years
Colours depend on type of rock
White or tan usually crushed coral/seashells
TIDES
Water moving towards and away from the shore
Waves bring particles in and take some away
Beaches constantly change shape
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What is the definition of Bay?
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What is the meaning of the following definition: A hill of sand near a beach?
SOME MORE VOCAB
Coast: the land beside the sea
Current: the continuous movement of water in the sea
Lagoon: an area of seawater separated by a line of rocks and sand
Sandbar: a long mass of sand formed by the movement of water
Pier: a low structure where boats stop and people walk along at the edge of the water
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What is your favourite beach you have ever visited?
BEACH ESSENTIALS
Snacks
Suncream / Sunscreen
Water
Entertainment
What makes the "best beach"?
Depends on the traveller
Activities and people watching
Deserted shorelines with calm waters
Waves or wind
Unique scenery
BORA BORA
French Polynesia
6 miles long, 3 miles wide
Fancy resorts with overwater bungalows
Views and calm water
"Pearl of the Pacific" - James Cook
FIJI
South Pacific Ocean
333 islands - spoiled for choice!
Turquoise waters & glittering sands
Castaway Island (Tom Hanks Movie)
MAURITIUS
African island east of Madagascar
Kitesurfing Bay
West coast has the best beaches
TAHITI
Largest French Polynesia island
Lavish resorts
Excellent surfing conditions
Lush jungles
MALDIVES
1,200 islands
Pearl-coloured sand, towering palm trees
Public beaches require covering up
Mostly private resorts
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Which destination is at the top of your bucket list?
PALM JUMEIRAH, DUBAI
Artificial man-made island
In the shape of date palm
Hotels, resorts & residences
GIANT'S CAUSEWAY, IRELAND
Created over 50 million years ago
Volcanic eruption
Hexagonal scale-like patterns
Many legends and tales
GLASS BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Years of garbage being dumped in the area
Garbage eventually pounded into the sand
SHELL BEACH, AUSTRALIA
Cockle shells
Shells go down almost 10 metres deep
UNESCO World Heritage Site
PAPAKOLEA, HAWAII
Green sand beach
Volcanic activity from Mauna Loa, largest volcano in the world
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Which unique beach would you like to visit?
ENJOY THE BEACH!
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