Waves

Question 1

Describe where Constructive Waves are found

Answer 1

• Low angled beaches and are mainly responsible for deposition.

Question 2

What are Constructive Waves?

Answer 2

• Gently breaking, with a much stronger swash than backwash

Question 3

Describe where Destructive Waves are found

Answer 3

• On steep beaches

Question 4

What are Destructive Waves responsible for?

Answer 4

• Steeply breaking and mainly responsible for Coastal Erosion
• Their backwash is much stronger than their swash

Question 5

Describe and explain what Waves are

Answer 5

• The movement of water molecules of within the ocean
• The size of a wave is influenced by how long the wind has been blowing. The strength of the wind and how far the wave has travelled which is the fetch