the coastal system (from diagram) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the backshore?
A
Area between high water mark and the cliff. Change here only occurs during storm events.
2
Q
What is the foreshore?
A
Area between high water mark and low water mark, most active and important zone for marine processes.
3
Q
What is the inshore?
A
Area between Low Water Mark and the point where waves cease to influence land.
4
Q
What is the offshore?
A
Area where waves cease to influence land.
5
Q
What is the surf zone?
A
The region of breaking waves.
6
Q
What is the breaker zone?
A
Area where waves begin to break.
7
Q
What is the swash zone?
A
The part of the beach covered and uncovered by the swash.
8
Q
What is the nearshore zone?
A
Area between offshore and High Water mark, influenced by currents.
