Source of Energy in Coastal Environment 2 Flashcards

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How do constructive waves change the beach? Why this encourage waves to be more destructive?

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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

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How do destructive waves change the beach?

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Destructive waves change the beach by pulling materials back down

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