Geography UNIT 2 - cOASTAL lANDSCAPES
2 types waves Constructive = Strong swash & small wave( pulls sediment away)
+Destructive = Strong backwash & large wave (wave breaks on beach building sediment )
types of weathering Physical =freeze thaw, Biological = crack, Chemical =RAIN WATER NATURAL ACIDS P38
3 PROCESS USED BY SEA TO ERODE CLIFFS
CORRASION ( abrasion )sand& pepples carried in waves are thrown against cliff face
Corrosion (solution)chemicals in sea water dissolve certain rock types eg chalk
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- Created on: 16-05-14 13:54
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