Geography- Wave Refraction Flashcards
1
Q
As waves
A
Approach the coast they slow down nd are refracted so that their energy is concentrated around the headlands but reduced around bays.
2
Q
Waves then
A
Tend to approach the coastline parallel to it, and their energy decreases as the water depth decreases.
3
Q
Wave energy
A
Is focused on the headland and dispersed over the bay
