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Shaping coastlines Flashcards

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What are the two types of waves?

A

Constructive and destructive

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What is destructive?

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responsible for erosional processes 
happen at high frequency 
steep and high 
remove material off coasts 
Swash less powerful than backwash
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What are constructive waves?

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low frequency
long and low
deposite material on coasts
backwash less powerful than swash

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