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What is ‘Wave Fetch’?

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  • The distance of open water over which a wave has passed.
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What is ‘Maximum Fetch’?

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  • The distance from one coastline to the next landmass
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What is ‘Wave Crest’?

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  • Highest point of wave
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What is ‘Wave height’?

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  • Distance between trough and crest
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What is ‘Wave length’?

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  • Distance between one crest
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GCSE Geography -The Coastal Zone (19 decks)

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