Shore

A shore, also shoreline, is the edge of a large body of water. The terms refer to land adjacent to any large body of water, such as an ocean, large lake or wide river.

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There are also specialized uses of the term "shore", such as a "sea shore" (also known as a coast) or a "lake shore". Rivers use the term "river bank".

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Shores are influenced by the topography of the surrounding landscape, as well as by the weather-induced erosion, such as waves. The geological composition of soils dictates the type of shore which is created. Although a beach is a synonym for a shore, the term typically refers to shores which are sandy or pebbly, which can be produced by erosion of sedimentary soils.

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Ocean: :For other uses see Ocean (disambiguation)...

Lake: A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. The majority of lakes are fresh water, and most lie in the northern hemisphere at higher latitudes. Large lakes are sometimes referred to as "inland seas" and small seas are sometimes referred to as lakes....

River: :For the Second World War frigate class, see River class frigate. For the state of Nigeria, see Rivers State....

Shore related Images and Photos (experimental)

Shore Leave	Shore Winds	The Shore	North Shore
Lake Shore I	Shore Gathering I	JERSEY SHORE	Lake Shore IV
Lake Shore II	Dinah Shore c.1957	Shore Gathering VI	North Shore DVD (Widescreen)