Which of the following is incorrect regarding the littoral zone?
A) It spans both land and water.
B) Landward, it extends to the highest waterline reached on shore during a storm.
C) In general usage, it only includes the foreshore area of coastal environments.
D) Seaward it extends to where water is too deep for storm waves to move sediments.

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The definition of the littoral zone includes the area where the land meets the water, including both the foreshore (area between high and low tide) and offshore (submerged area). Therefore, option C is incorrect as it suggests that the littoral zone only refers to the foreshore area.

Which of the Following Is Incorrect Regarding the Littoral Zone