Barrier Island

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geographical region
gptkbp:composedOf sand
sediment
gptkbp:ecosystem beaches
dunes
marshes
gptkbp:example gptkb:Fire_Island
gptkb:Galveston_Island
gptkb:Outer_Banks
gptkbp:formedBy wave action
tidal action
gptkbp:foundIn coastlines
gptkbp:function protects mainland from storms
reduces coastal erosion
gptkbp:habitat sea turtles
shorebirds
coastal plants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Barrier Island
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico
gptkb:Atlantic_coast_of_North_America
parts of Europe
parts of Australia
gptkbp:subjectOf coastal geomorphology
gptkbp:threats human development
hurricanes
sea level rise
gptkbp:type coastal landform
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indian_River_Shores
gptkb:Pineda_Causeway
gptkb:Vero_Beach_32963
gptkb:Sunny_Isles_Beach,_Florida,_USA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7