Source of Energy in Coastal Environment 2 Flashcards
1
Q
How do constructive waves change the beach? Why this encourage waves to be more destructive?
A
Constructive waves change the beach by slowly moving materials up, leading to formation of ridges. The beach become steeper, so encourage waves to be more destructive
2
Q
How do destructive waves change the beach?
A
Destructive waves change the beach by pulling materials back down