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Some bays make very good harbors
where there is shelter from high waves and wind. This makes it a good
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A bay is part
of an ocean or lake that curves deeply into the land.
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The coastline of an ocean, sea or lake has different types of rock along the shore. The areas with softer rock wear away over many years from wind and water action, forming a bay. Who decides whether a bay is a bay or a cove? Good question! |
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This is Hanauma Bay in Hawaii. It is a very popular swimming and snorkeling area. There are many tropical fish swimming around the coral formations you see. Notice the headland at the top of the picture. | |
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Related Terms coast - bays form along a coast island - islands have a lot of coast; so they often have bays sea - bays form along the coast of a sea ocean - bays form along the coast of an ocean gulf - a gulf can be like a bay, but much larger mouth - the mouth of a river often empties into a bay harbor - bays often make good harbors; protection for boats cove - a cove is like a bay, but much smaller headland - as a bay curves into the coast it leaves land that sticks out into the water at both ends - called headlands |
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