Coastal Areas And Landforms- DECOMPOSITION (Dawlish Warren) Flashcards

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Why is the sediment at the mouth of the river exe?

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Long shore drift moves sediment across the coast. Shallow sea allows deposited material to reach the surface.

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Why was the spit reduced in size?

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Bceuse the breakwater was installed. It stops the natural sediment flow by trapping sand.

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