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destructive waves Flashcards

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what do destructive waves tend to do?

A

they remove depositional landforms through erosion

decrease the size of the beach

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wavelength

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short

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frequency

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11-16 per minute

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swash

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weak

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backwash

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strong

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wave characteristics

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high waves

plunge on the beach

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effect on beach

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occurs on steeply sloped beaches

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