Waves Flashcards
1
Q
The size of the wave depends on
A
1) strength of Wind
2) lenght of sea (fetch)
2
Q
Swash
A
Is the white foamy water that flows up the beach
3
Q
Backwash
A
When water runs out of speed it stops and it flows back down the beach into the sea
4
Q
Constructive waves
A
Have a strong swash and a weak backwash
5
Q
Destructive waves
A
Strong backwash and a weak swash. There fore there is a lot of erosion around the coastline
6
Q
Waves
A
Waves are created because of friction between the wind and the surface of the sea
