Beaches

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  • Created on: 12-05-21 18:16
the type of landform beaches are categorised under
depositional
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the role of a beach in the coastal system
store
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the growth of a natural feature by enlargement
accretion
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these type of beaches form in low energy environments and have lots of wave refraction
swash aligned beaches
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these type of beaches have waves approach the coast at an angle, and are in a steady state of equilibrium
drift aligned beaches
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dynamic landforms and dynamic equilibrium are features of this
beach morphology
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smaller particles, wide, flat and little percolation are features of this type of beach
sand
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the season when beach profiles are steeper
summer
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high energy swash and rip currents are a common feature seen at coasts during this season
winter
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a human scheme to help improve the sediment quantity on beaches
beach nourishment
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the role of a beach in the coastal system

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store

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the growth of a natural feature by enlargement

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these type of beaches form in low energy environments and have lots of wave refraction

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these type of beaches have waves approach the coast at an angle, and are in a steady state of equilibrium

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