notes Flashcards
Which side of a doon does erosoion occur?
The windward side
Which side does deposition occur?
The leeward side
What is deflation?
the removal of small particles by wind, leaving heavier particles behind
What is desert pavement?
When small particles are removed
What does the shape and size of landforms depend on due to wind?
wind speeds
amount of time the wind blows
sediment supply
What are three landforms created by wave erosion?
coastal cliffs
sea arches
sea stacks
What are two examples of wave deposition?
sand bars
sand spits
What is a sand bar?
landform that are parrallel to the shoreline
What is sand spits?
sand bars that extend into the water from land and curve back toward land in a hook shape
What is mass wasting caused by?
snow
heavy rains
earthquakes
human activity
What are some examples of mass wasting?
rock slides
mud flows
land slides
