6.4 Flashcards
1
Q
Beach Erosion
A
the process where waves move sand particles and move them along the shore.
2
Q
Marine Terrace
A
A flat top of rock formed in an exposed windy area where waves pound hard against the shore.
3
Q
Beach Drift
A
pulling sand particles sideways along a beach.
4
Q
Breakers
A
Waves that break into foam (?) against the shore and wash back into the ocean at another angle.
5
Q
Sandbar
A
Formations that occur where waves deposit sand and cause shallow water to be collected.
6
Q
Feldspar
A
the most common mineral found on earth.
7
Q
Quartz
A
The second most common mineral found on earth.
8
Q
Magnetite
A
A black mineral with magnetic properties.
