Geo. Coastal processes Flashcards
1
Q
What is abrasion?
A
Rocks. Knocking against each other
2
Q
What is hydraulic action?
A
Water getting into cliff cracks
3
Q
What is attrition?
A
Rocks being flung at cliff
4
Q
What is erosion?
A
Wearing away of rocks by the movement of saud or water or wind
5
Q
Solution?
A
Dissolving of rock
6
Q
Transportation
A
The movement ofmaterials along coast
7
Q
Traction
A
Rocks on bottom rubbing against eachother
8
Q
Suspension
A
Small particles of clay or rock suspended in water
9
Q
Saltation
A
Small pieces of sand bounced allongthe sea bed.
10
Q
Deposition
A
Putting down material when waves lose their energy this creates beaches and otherlandforms
11
Q
Long shore drift
A
The process of materials being moved away the coast in the direction of the prevailing wind
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