Coastal Environment and Processes Quiz 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal environmentsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: StarDoubloonCreated on: 27-10-20 11:44 What is the shape of the coastline called? Morphology 1 of 11 Give the equation of Equilibrium. Volume of sediment in= Volume of sediment store + Volume of sediment out. 2 of 11 What causes a high and low tide? The gravitational pull of the moon and sun 3 of 11 Give the definition of a current. Clearly identifiable water flows operating in a coastal zone 4 of 11 Give the definition of Tidal range. The height difference between high water marks and low water marks 5 of 11 What is a Fetch? The distance a wave has travelled over open water 6 of 11 Where does wave energy come from? Wind 7 of 11 Finish the sentence. "The longer the fetch the..." More powerful the wave 8 of 11 What is Wave refraction also known as? The Clapotis effect 9 of 11 What is the definition of Quarrying? Powerful waves remove loose blocks 10 of 11 What is Longshore drift? The movement of sediment along a beach 11 of 11
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