wave refraction Flashcards
1
Q
what is wave refraction?
A
waves turn and lose energy around a headland on uneven coastliens
2
Q
the wave energy is focussed on…
A
the headlands
3
Q
by the wave energy focussed on the headlands what does that create?
A
erosive features
4
Q
where is the energy dissapated into?
A
bays
5
Q
what does dissipation into bays lead to?
A
the formation of features associated with lower energy environments such as beaches
