Wave Types & Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Fetch?
A
The distance of open water over which wind can blow.
2
Q
What is the Swash?
A
The forward movement of a wave.
3
Q
What is the Backwash?
A
The backward movement of a wave.
4
Q
What is a deposit of sand and shingle at the coast?
A
A Beach.
5
Q
What is Longshore Drift?
A
The zigzag movement of sediment along a shore, depending on the direction of the prevailing wind.
6
Q
Which waves have a stronger Swash than Backwash?
A
Constructive Waves.
7
Q
Which waves have a stronger Backwash than Swash?
A
Destructive Waves.
8
Q
List the 4 ways water can transport sediment?
A
- Suspension
- Solution
- Saltation
- Traction
8
Q
What are the 4 processes used by destructive waves to erode?
A
- Abrasion
- Attrition
- Hydraulic Action
- Solution
9
Q
What is Hydraulic Action?
A
The force of the waves hitting the cliff and the air compressing inside cracks.
