Waves 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyCoastal managementOtherNone Created by: AvalonrCreated on: 30-07-15 08:13 What do waves do Waves shape the coast because of the action of the wave. 1 of 10 What are the 3 functions of waves Erode the rocks along the coast Transport material along the coast Deposit material along the coast 2 of 10 How waves form and why they differ Wind blows across the water causing friction between the water and as a result, waves form. The wind's energy causes the water to start ocillating. 3 of 10 How does a wave get size The size of the wave depends on Wind speed Length of time that wind has been blowing The distance over which the wind has been blown and the wave has travelled 4 of 10 Categories of waves Constructive Builds up the beach Destructive Erodes the beach 5 of 10 What causes waves to break Friction 6 of 10 How does the shape of the wave change Wave becomes more eliptical Wave steepens The crest curves and collapses 7 of 10 Differences between constructive and deconstructiv Constructive Weak backwash Powerful swash Wavelength is longer Wave height is low Generally in summer 6-7 mins (length of wind) Deconstructive Powerful backwash Weak swash Wavelength is shorter Wave height is tall Generally in winter 12-15 mins (length of wind) 8 of 10 Define erosion A process that breaks down rocks and carries away the breakdown of products 9 of 10 Define deposition The laying down of material 10 of 10
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