Die Küstenzone
Example: Die Küstenzone ist wichtig für viele Tiere und Pflanzen.
Definition
"Die Küstenzone" refers to the coastal zone, which is the area where land meets the ocean or sea. It is an important environment for many animals and plants, providing habitats, resources, and ecological functions crucial for biodiversity and environmental health.
Etymology
The term "die Küstenzone" comes from the German words 'Küste' meaning coast and 'Zone' meaning zone or area. 'Küste' traces back to the Old High German 'kusti,' related to the English word 'coast.' This term neatly combines to describe the transitional area between land and sea.
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"Die Küstenzone" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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