1.2 - Beach ready (Waves, Chesil Beach) Flashcards
1
Q
What type of beach is Chesil beach, and how was it formed?
A
It is a Shingle barrier beach, formed from Marine Transgression
2
Q
How high is it?
A
15 Metres
3
Q
What type of orbit do waves move in?
A
Circular/Elliptical Orbits
4
Q
What other factors relate to wave size?
A
Wind Strength, Wind Duration, Water Depth, Wave Fetch, and Wave Direction
5
Q
What does friction do to the wave speed?
A
Slows it down
6
Q
What else happens to the Waves, after facing friction?
A
Wave length decreases, but Height Increases
7
Q
How is energy put into waves?
A
Friction between water and wind, creating ripples
