factors affecting deposition

Question 1

supply of sediment

Answer 1

less sediment=less deposition and vise versa

Question 2

gradient of beach

Answer 2

steeper beach=waves break with more power, depositing little material

Question 3

wave type

Answer 3

constructive waves are calm + deposit more material (strong swash and weak backwash)

Question 4

sediment budget definition

Answer 4

outputs and inputs showing sediment transfer