Ch 3.1 Coastal System 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal environmentsASAQA Created by: Eleanor_HartpuryCreated on: 09-01-14 18:08 How are waves formed? Friction caused by wind moving over oceans creates disturbance, forming waves 1 of 6 Name the 2 different types of wave Constructive and destructive 2 of 6 What are the characteristics of constructive waves? Strong swash, weak backwash 3 of 6 What are the characteristics of destructive waves? Weak swash, strong backwash 4 of 6 What is the name given to the open ocean over which wind blows? Fetch 5 of 6 Why are tides important? They move sediment to/from a beach 6 of 6
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