Costal deposition Flashcards
1
Q
What is wave refraction?
A
Where the energy of the wave is reduced.
2
Q
What happens to waves in sheltered bays?
A
They lose energy.
3
Q
Why is sediment deposited?
A
Because low-energy waves can no longer support their sediment load.
4
Q
Where is sediment deposited?
A
Where the flow of water slows down.
