The coastal zone The coastal zone 4.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: ameliaCreated on: 25-01-13 22:31 How are waves formed by wind blowing over the sea 1 of 12 What is the stretch of open water over which the wind blows called the fetch 2 of 12 What quality those the wave have if the fetch is long the longer the fetch the more powerful a wave can become 3 of 12 What is the name of dramtically formed waves tsunami 4 of 12 What are the qualities of the backwash and swash of a constructive wave powerful swash weak backwash 5 of 12 Why are constructive waves called this Because they carry large amounts of sediment and construct the beach 6 of 12 How are they formed They are formed from distant storms which can be hundreds of kilometres away 7 of 12 How is the swash and backwash in a destructive wave weak swash powerful backwash 8 of 12 Why are they named destructive waves They are called this because they destroy the beach 9 of 12 How are they spaced they are closely spaced and often interfere with each other producing a chaotic swirling mass of water 10 of 12 Where is the crest The top of the wave 11 of 12 What is the definition of a beach a deposit of sand or shingle at the coast often found at the head of the bay 12 of 12
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