coastal landforms and landscape of deposition (beaches) Flashcards
1
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what type of landform is a beach?
A
depositional landform
2
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when are beaches created?
A
sediment is deposited near the coastline when waves lose their energy
3
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what is beach accretion? when does it usually occur?
A
beach accretion is when the beach is built up by constructive waves
usually summer time
4
Q
what is beach excavation? when does it take place?
A
destructive waves remove sediment from the beach
winter months
5
Q
what is the effectiveness of transportation dependent on?
A
the angle of the prevailing wind
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