Coasts

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  • Created on: 20-04-19 16:17
transport method where the current drags large particles along
traction
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transport method where particles are bounced along the bed
saltation
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transport where particles are suspended in the water
suspension
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transport method where particles are dissolved in the water
solution
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carries material up the beach in the direction of the wave
swash
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carries material down the beach at right angles to the coastline
backwash
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when material is dropped on the shore
deposition
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transports material along the coastline
longshore drift
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when pebbles grind along a rock platform
abrasion
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when rocks carried in the sea grind against each other
attrition
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the power of the waves against the cliff
hydraulic action
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when the sea water dissolves certain types rocks
solution
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wave type that helps build up beaches
constructive
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wave type that removes material from the beach
destructive
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how far a wave has traveled
fetch
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large scale movement of rocks and material
mass movement
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small fragments of rock and soil that form layers
sediment
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Card 2

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transport method where particles are bounced along the bed

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saltation

Card 3

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transport where particles are suspended in the water

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Card 4

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transport method where particles are dissolved in the water

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Card 5

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carries material up the beach in the direction of the wave

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