Harbours*

Harbours are indented areas along the coast line.

They are natural or man made.

Harbours protect boats against strong waves.

Harbours are used when importing and exporting goods.

Ferries use harbours too.

Early settlers looked for places to settle that had natural harbours.

Some harbours are made by man.

A breakwater is built to form the harbour.

A breakwater is made of rocks and it breaks the waves.

There is a space in a breakwater for boats to pass through.

Halifax Harbour is the second largest harbour in the world.

It is a natural harbour.

It stays open all year since it does not freeze.