Geography- Types Of Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Constructive
A
Created in calm weather and are less powerful than destructive waves.
Break on the shore and deposit material, building up beaches.
2
Q
Destructive
A
Created in storm conditions.
Created from big, strong waves when the wind s powerful and has been blowing for a long time.
Occur when the wave energy is high and the wave has travelled over a long fetch.
Tend to erode the coast.
3
Q
Wave height
A
Low
High
4
Q
Wave steepness
A
Gentle
Steep
5
Q
Wave length
A
Long
Short
6
Q
Wave period
A
Long
Short
7
Q
Frequency per min
A
6-8
12-14
8
Q
Energy
A
Low
High
9
Q
Beach gradient
A
Gentle
Steep
10
Q
Strong swash or backwash
A
Swash
Backwash
11
Q
Associated weather
A
Fair
Stormy
