Which of the following is incorrect regarding the littoral zone?

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B) Landward, it extends to the highest waterline reached on shore during a storm.
C) Seaward it extends to where water is too deep for storm waves to move sediments.
D) In general usage, it only includes the near shore area of coastal environments.
E) It shifts over time as sea level varies.


D

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