Which of the following describes the north...

🔍 Key Concepts

• Review the general character of the north shore of Long Island in this area (rocky bluffs vs low marsh). • Think about how exposed shorelines near major straits (like Long Island Sound entrances) are typically shaped by waves and currents. • Recall typical features of marshy vs bluff coastlines and where you usually find each.

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• Is this stretch of coast more likely to be eroded and steep, or flat and marshy? Why? • If you looked at this area on a chart, what kind of shoreline symbols (cliffs/bluffs vs marsh/grass vs sand) would you expect to see? • How would local wave action and currents at the eastern end of Long Island Sound affect whether the shoreline is rocky, sandy, or marshy?

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare each option with what you know about exposed vs sheltered coasts. • Eliminate any options that describe features more typical of protected bays and estuaries than an open Sound shoreline. • Ask whether this part of Long Island is more famous for high ground and bluffs or for low, swampy land along the water.

Which of the following describes the north shore of Long Island, from Horton Point to Orient Point?

bluff and rocky

marked by long sandy beaches at low water

low and sparsely wooded

marshy and backed with sand dunes

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💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer