Does beach mean sea?


Does beach mean sea? A beach is an area along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river that is covered with sand or small stones.


Is the beach the sand or water?

Beaches consist of the unconsolidated sediment that lies at the junction between water (oceans, lakes and rivers) and land; they are usually composed of sand, mud or pebbles. Sand beaches are sought after for recreation.


What do you call a beach without sand?

A shingle beach, also known as either a cobble beach or gravel beach, is a commonly narrow beach that is composed of coarse, loose, well-rounded, and waterworn gravel, called shingle.