Low and high energy coasts Flashcards

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Low energy

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Wave energy is low
Rate of deposition exceeds rate of erosion
Landforms include beaches and spits

Examples include many estuaries and bays

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High energy

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Strong steady prevailing winds create high energy waves
Rate of erosion is greater than deposition
Landforms include, headlands, cliffs

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