Coasts Flashcards
1
Q
What is a constructive wave?
A
Stronger swash, weaker backwash
2
Q
What is a destructive wave?
A
Weak swash, stronger backwash
3
Q
Why is sediment dropped in coastal areas?
A
Waves have low energy, so can’t carry the sediment any longer and drop it.
4
Q
What is longshore drift?
A
Movement of material along the coast by waves which approach at a angle to the shore but recede directly away from it.
