LECTURE 4: coastal processes and landforms Flashcards
1
Q
erosion on erosional landforms is due to what
A
water pressure, corrosion, corrosion and frost action
2
Q
what is corrosion and corrasion
A
corrasion is the abrasion of rocks along the coast as a result of waves, corrosion is chemical weathering
3
Q
what are the three types of human modified coastlines
A
groynes, seawalls and beach replenishment
4
Q
whats a groyne
A
low wall built out to sea from beach perpendicular to shore, absorbs the energy of waves
