Why it is safer to swim at the bay than near the headland?

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Why it is safer to swim at the bay than near the headland?

2007-02-23 20:34:18 · 4 answers · asked by Fieqah 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

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Waves are slowed down when approaching a bay, but not headland, as the sea bed gradually rises in a bay. Also, it is easier to get to a safe area (it's quite hard to climb up headland!).

2007-02-23 20:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by Tony topcat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Waves and undercurrents, both of which are a bigger issue near the shore.

2007-02-23 21:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Curt Monash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sharks maybe. I wouldn't swim in any ocean. I watch shark week every year and all it does is scare me.

2007-02-23 20:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

there is no rip-tides in a bay

2007-02-23 23:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by the piper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋