The beach scarp is at the low tide mark and signifies the beginning of the offshore zone. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: F
The beach scarp is a vertical wall carved by wave action at high tide. The height of a beach scarp is
highly variable. Information can be found in the section Beaches Dominate Depositional Coasts

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