Waves Flashcards
What are the characteristics of a constructive wave ?
The characteristics of a constructive wave are:
small waves, with low wave height and long wave length
occurs in calm conditions, without much wind
a strong swash and weak backwash
the strong swash brings sediments to build up the beach
the backwash is not strong enough to remove the sediment
waves that are low and further apart
What are the characteristics of a destructive wave ?
The characteristics of a destructive wave are:
a weak swash and strong backwash
occurs in stormy conditions, with strong winds
the strong backwash removes sediment from the beach
waves that are steep and close together
tall waves with short wave length
they arrive quickly and have a high frequency - a lot of them come in a short period of time
What are the two different wave types ?
Constructive and destructive
