Coasts Flashcards
definition of an arch
an opening through a headland
definition of attrition
a process of erosion by which pebbles are reduced in size, which makes it easier for them to be transported away
cave
an area which has been hollowed out by the waves at the bottom of a cliff
constructive wave
a low wave with a strong wash which breaks gently encouraging deposition
abrasion (corrasion)
a process of erosion by caused by waves throwing pebbles against the cliff face
solution
a process of erosion by which some rocks dissolve by chemical action
destructive wave
a high wave with a strong backwash with breaks frequently causing erosion
hydraulic power
a process of erosion by the weight and force of the water
spit
a long narrow ridge of sand and shingle which is attached to the land but ends in the open sea
stack
a piece if rock surrounded by sea and left standing away from the main coastline
wave cut platform
a gently sloping area of flat rocks which is exposed at low tide
bay
an area cut back between two headlands
fetch
the length of water over which the wind has blown before the wave breaks next to the coast
headland
a rocky area which sticks out into the sea
longshore drift
a process of transportation where materials such as mud sand and pebbles are carried along the coastline
