The Sea Flashcards

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1
Q

What is swosh

A

Swosh is the water that rushes onto the beach

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2
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What is backwash

A

Water that runs back out from the wave

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3
Q

How does the size of a wave increase

A

Distance of sea
Strength of wind

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4
Q

Landforms of coastal erosion

A

Bays and headlands
Sea cliffs
Sea cave
Sea arch
Sea stack
Blowhole

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5
Q

Whats longshore drift

A

The transportation of material up and down the coast in a zig-zag pattern.

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