Sediment Sources, Cells And Budgets Flashcards
1
Q
What are the sources which coastal sediment comes from?
A
- streams/rivers
- estuaries
- cliff erosion
- offshore sand banks
- biological origin
2
Q
What can sediment cells be regarded as in theory?
A
Closed systems from which nothing is gained or lost
3
Q
What is a sub-cell which we study?
A
One that operates between Flamborough Head and Humber Estuary
4
Q
What is the coastal sediment budget?
A
The balance between sediment being added to and removed from the coastal system
