In One Particular Coastline, One of the Beaches in the Northern

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Essay

In one particular coastline, one of the beaches in the northern end is shrinking, whereas a beach further south is growing. Explain why the beaches are growing and shrinking.

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Definitions:

Life Cycles

The series of changes in the life of an organism, including reproduction, growth, and eventually, death.

Nutrient Rich Soil

Soil that has a high content of essential nutrients required for plant growth, typically including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Resource Partitioning

Evolutionary process whereby species become adapted in different ways to access different portions of a limited resource; allows species with similar needs to coexist.

Prey Defense

Strategies and adaptations developed by prey animals to evade, deter, or escape from predators.