Coastal Environments - Key Words on Erosion & Weathering

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Created on: 23-05-16 13:49

Prevailing Wind

The dominant wind in an area

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Crest

Top of a wave

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Swash

Movement of waves UP a beach. Opposite of backwash.

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Backwash

Movement of waves DOWN a beach. Opposite of swash.

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Subaerial Processes

Any process that affects the face and top of a cliff.

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Erosion (marine)

The wearing away of rocks through the action of the sea.

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Weathering

The wearing away of rocks from the action of the weather and plants.

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Landform

A physical feature created by erosion and weathering.

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Headland

Land jutting out into the sea.

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Longshore Drift

The movement of waves at an angle to the beach.

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Sediment

Material that is eroded by the sea or the weather.

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Abrasion

The action of rocks on the cliff face.

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Attrition

The action of rocks on other rocks.

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Hydraulic Action

The sheer force of waves eroding the cliff.

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Corrosion/Solution

Minerals in cliff are eroded by chemicals in sea/rain water.

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Card 2

Front

Top of a wave

Back

Crest

Card 3

Front

Movement of waves UP a beach. Opposite of backwash.

Back

Card 4

Front

Movement of waves DOWN a beach. Opposite of swash.

Back

Card 5

Front

Any process that affects the face and top of a cliff.

Back

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Coastal Environments - Key Words on Erosion & Weathering