swash vs backwash Flashcards
what is swash
movement of water up the beach
what is backwash
movement of water down the beach
what kind of waves is swash
constructive waves
what kind of waves is backwash
destructive waves
what type of frequency do constructive waves have
low frequency
what is the main idea of constructive waves - relate to swash/backwash
strong swash , weak backwash
what does the wave height and wavelength look like in constructive waves
low wave height , large wavelength
what kind of material is found on the beach
sand , pebbles
what do constructive waves do on the beach
depositional , leave material on the beach
what are the backwash, swash like for a destructive wave
strong backwash , weak swash
what is the frequency like for a destructive wave
high
what are the wave height,wavelength like
high wave height , small wavelength
how do destructive waves create erosion
by taking any rocks/material to other locations
what do destructive waves do to the beach
cause erosion: waves erode the beach
what are constructive waves also called
spilling waves
what are destructive waves also called
plunging waves
