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    made out of sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, or cobblestones. The particles living at a beach are occasionally biological to the origins, such as mollusk shells or coralline algae. Beaches typically appear around areas along the coast where there is a wave or current activity (Wikipedia, Paragraph 1). While being at the beach, I love to hear the sound of the tides, get the feeling of a light breeze, have a smell of the ocean water, listen to the call of the seagulls, and feel the sand, beneath my…

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    Our five senses are vital to us. They enable us to experience and recognize the beautiful and complex world around us. They are the means by which we see the sunlight, listen to the bird song, taste the soft fruit, touch the beach sand and, smell the salty ocean air. Those are our senses, but are there truly just five senses? Or could there be a sixth sense as well? A sense that certain people possess that makes them able to predict events and situations before they occur? An example of such…

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    Summers at the Lake My family is not the type the goes on expensive or luxurious vacations to places like the Caribbean or Jamaica. We prefer pleasant and easy vacations together with all of our family members where we can have a fun time and spend quality time together. Vacations to the lake are like an escape from the outside world, a chance to see nature and enjoy the simplicity of life. We may be doing various activities such as fishing, barbequing, or competing in corn-hole competitions,…

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    Short Story I’ve always liked to walk on the beach. I like the feeling of the coarse sand between my toes as my feet sink into it with each slow step. I love the way the the ocean paws inquisitively at my passing footprints. The sea is truly beautiful. I’ve always admired it. I like to look out on the horizon and find the tiny waves throbbing on the line between sea and sky. Of course, in actuality the waves are probably huge, but from my standpoint here on the beach, even staring at…

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    Introduction Soil Texture The classification of soil texture is determined by the percentage of each of the soil separates. Soil separates are mineral particles smaller than 2mm, and these particles are sand, silt and clay. These textures are separated by the size of the particles, with sand being the largest between 2mm and 0.05mm, silt at between 0.05mm and 0.002mm, and clay at <0.002mm. The size of the particles influences the porosity and other characteristics of the soil. The soil…

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    It was a warm, sunny day when Matt and his sister, Lily, moved into their new house by the ocean. Matt and Lily placed their boxes in their new bedrooms and went out to explore the beach. They found several seashells and made a sandcastle together. When Matt looked out towards the water, he thought how much fun it would be to go scuba diving. Together, they rushed back to the house and got their scuba diving equipment. As Matt tried to put his bag on his back, he hit the bookshelf by accident,…

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    Hamptons Research Paper

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    When feeling I need to getaway, I leave the city to go to the Hamptons. In the Hamptons, I feel it’s the perfect getaway from home. Only eighty miles east of New York City, there are so many things I can do out in the Hamptons that are special to me. The Hamptons is great all year around especially during the summer. Everyone comes to the Hamptons from the city to go to the beaches, stores, and restaurants. I have been coming to the Hamptons with my family ever since I was born. The Hamptons is…

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    Boardwalk Research Paper

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    into the sand. You get excited and jump into the sand burning your feet and retreating back onto the boardwalk ramp. The boardwalk was never this hot, you think. You then see the ocean, looking nice and cool and a sudden burst of confidence runs through you as you take your time stepping off of the boardwalk and into the sand. The sand is hot for the first few steps but the idea of stepping into that cool water is keeping you walking. A few more steps and you start to get the feel of the sand…

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    Are you tired and miserable because of your work? Are you stressed out and longing for some peace and quiet? Well what you need is a vacation to rejuvenate your body and treat yourself for all the money you have been earning by working day after day. Imagine waking up in the morning and feeling the cold and soothing breeze of the seaside. Imagine seeing the beautiful sun rise to start your day. Imagine basking and swimming in the cool water of the beach in the afternoon. What place could offer…

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    Watercolor Research Paper

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    basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and badminton. Watercolor is known for having beautiful hiking trails and wonderful biking routes. In fact the preferred method of transportation for Watercolor is biking. In Watercolor on a typical day you build sand castles on the white pristine beaches, body surf at the beach, eat at the world famous Pickle’s cafe, go to a movie, bike along the beautiful beaches, and get a snow cone at the one and only Frost…

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