Coast Flashcards

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A destructive wave has a bigger swash or bigger backswash?

A

Destructive waves have bigger backswashes than swash, as well as a higher crest

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Characteristics of a constructions waves?

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Builds a beach
Bigger swash than backswash
Pushes sediment up the beach
Not found near erosion spots on the coat

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