Coastal Landscapes Flashcards
1
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Describe the characteristics of constructive and destructive waves.
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Constructive waves: Strong swash, weak backwash, build beaches.
Destructive waves: Weak swash, strong backwash, erode beaches
2
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Name four types of coastal erosion.
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Hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, and solution.
3
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What is longshore drift?
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The zigzag movement of sediment along a coast due to angled wave action.
4
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What is a spit, and how does it form?
A
A depositional landform created by longshore drift when the coastline changes direction, often curving at the end.
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