coatal systems- wave types definitions

definitions of wave qualities

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distance between the trough and crest
wave height
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distance between two successive crests or troughs
wavelength
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time in seconds between two successives crests and troughs
wave period
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number of waves per minute
wave frequency
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orbit/ form of the waves as it moves
wave movement
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movemnet of water down a beach
backwash
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movement of water up a beach
swash
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proportional to wavelength x height squared
wave energy
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wave type affects beach gradient over time
impact beach profile
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Card 2

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distance between two successive crests or troughs

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wavelength

Card 3

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time in seconds between two successives crests and troughs

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Card 4

Front

number of waves per minute

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Card 5

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orbit/ form of the waves as it moves

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