1
Q
What are the two types of waves?
A
Constructive and destructive
2
Q
What is destructive?
A
responsible for erosional processes happen at high frequency steep and high remove material off coasts Swash less powerful than backwash
3
Q
What are constructive waves?
A
low frequency
long and low
deposite material on coasts
backwash less powerful than swash
Geography (coasts)
flashcards
Decks in class (20)
# Cards
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Discordant/concordant3
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Pacific artic3
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Bays and headlands8
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Coastal Processes8
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Rates of erosion4
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sub aerial processes9
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Cliff profiles6
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Erosion processes4
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coastal risks3
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Classification of coastal environments5
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Geological structure3
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Lithology and vegetation9
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Shaping coastlines3
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Coastal formation4
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Erosion of headlands6
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Sediment transport7
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Sediment cell concept4
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Emergent vs submergent5
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Global warming and storms3
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Coastal retreat10
