The Coastal System Flashcards
1
Q
Open system
A
Interacts strongly with other systems
- sediment comes from rivers
- climatic systems often alter sea levels
2
Q
Dynamic equilibrium
A
A system in dynamic equilibrium has inputs and outputs of energy and matter that balance
-the dynamic equilibrium of the coastal system can be affected by:
Supply of sand/sediment
Energy of the waves
Sea level changes
Location of the coast/shoreline
3
Q
Landforms
A
Individual features which are created by coastal processes.
E.g. stacks, stumps, arches, wave cut platforms, spits, bars, tombolos…
4
Q
Landscapes
A
The entire are of sea, coastline and immediate land behind the sea front.
