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Coasts Flashcards

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What are the 4 kinds of erosion? (Coasts+Rivers)

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Corrosion,
Abrasion,
Solution, Sea water dissolves rocks
Hydraulic Action,

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(Attrition = Rocks Banging)

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2 Soft engineering strategies for coasts

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Beach Nourishment (Enrichment), Dune Regeneration.

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2 Hard engineering strategies for coasts

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Groynes, Sea Walls

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