Geography 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: luqman_57Created on: 18-09-14 21:30 One of the most important forces of change in the coastal system is: The power of waves and wave action is one of the main factors that influence the formation of a coastline. 1 of 8 The distance a wave has travelled is called the: Peak 2 of 8 When a wave breaks on a beach it is washed up the beach. This is called the: Swash 3 of 8 A wave rushing back down a beach towards the sea is called the: Backwash 4 of 8 A constructive wave occurs when: A constructive wave is created when the swash is stronger than the backwash. 5 of 8 Waves bring with them bits of rock and sand that grind down the cliffs. This is called: When the sand and rock in a wave grinds down a cliff, this is called abrasion 6 of 8 Waves cause rocks and pebbles on the shore to smash into each other and break down. This is called: When rocks and pebbles are broken down due to waves causing them to smash into each other, this is called attrition. 7 of 8 Deposition is likely to occur when: waves enter an area of shallow water. waves enter a sheltered area. there is longshore drift. where there are constructive waves. 8 of 8
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