Coasts ; keywords Flashcards
1
Q
Describe constructive waves.
A
calm weather low wave height small fetch distance longwave length slow movements
2
Q
Describe destructive waves.
A
stormy weather long fetch distance short wavelength high wave height fast movements
3
Q
Describe spits.
A
long fingers of sand sticking out from one side in a coastline.
4
Q
Describe sand dunes.
A
piles of sand at the back of a beach.
5
Q
Define ‘fetch distance’.
A
measurement of distance that shows how far the wind has traveled over open water.
