1.2 Beach Ready Flashcards
1
Q
Waves
A
Energy moving through water
Waves move up and down and in epileptical orbit
2
Q
Wave size depends on
A
Wind strength Wind duration Water depth Wave fetch Wave direction
3
Q
Wave formation
A
Shoreline/seabed
Friction, water movement slows
Wave length decreases and wave height increases
4
Q
How are waves
A
Wind or water friction is transferring energy
Force of wind blowing creates ripples
5
Q
Swell waves
A
Windless day after storm
Stil waves present as they make their way onshore
6
Q
Percolation
A
Downward movement of water through soil sand pebbles
7
Q
Constructive waves
A
Low heigh and long wavelength
6-8 a minute
Uninterrupted swash
8
Q
Destructive waves
A
High height strong wavelength
13-15 a minute
9
Q
Seasonally
A
Different dominance of summer and winter
Plunge becomes swell waves daily
