coast Flashcards
1
Q
destructive wave meaning
A
strong swash and weak backwash. big waves with powerful wind
2
Q
constructive wave
A
has a weak swash and a strong backwash
3
Q
hydraulic action
A
air may become trapped in joints and cracks on a cliff face
4
Q
fun fact why is school boring
A
because we want to play fortnite
5
Q
abrasion
A
bits of rocks and sand in waves grind down cliff surfaces like sandpaper
6
Q
attrition
A
waves smash rocks and pebbles on the shore into each other and they break and become smoother
7
Q
solution
A
acids contained in sea water will dissolve some types of rock such as chalk or limestone
8
Q
waves approach the coast at an angle
A
caves occur when waves force their way into cracks in the cliff
9
Q
swash carries sediment up the beach at an angle
A
10
Q
wanna break from the adds
A
u shall not have a break
