Coastal Erosion and Transportation 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: ZantCreated on: 07-04-16 10:07 6423175 Across 1. Small particles are carried in water, eg silts and clays, which can make the water look cloudy. (10) 5. Load is bounced along the sea bed, eg small pieces of shingle or large sand grains. (9) Down 2. Pebbles and larger sediment are rolled along the sea bed. (8) 3. Acids contained in sea water will dissolve some types of rock such as chalk or limestone. (8) 4. Bits of rock and sand in waves grind down cliff surfaces like sandpaper. (8) 6. Air may become trapped in joints and cracks on a cliff face. When a wave breaks, the trapped air is compressed which weakens the cliff and causes erosion. (15) 7. Waves smash rocks and pebbles on the shore into each other, and they break and become smoother. (9)
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