currents Flashcards
1
Q
what are rip currents?
A
powerful underwater currents occurring in areas close to the shoreline on some beaches
2
Q
what happens in rip currents
A
plunging waves cause a buildup of water at the top of the beach
3
Q
the backwash is forced under the surface due to….
A
resistance from breaking waves
4
Q
what does the backwash forced under the surface form?
A
an underwater current
5
Q
what are rip currents a source of?
A
energy in a coastal environment
6
Q
what can rip currents lead to ?
A
outputs of sediment from the beach area
