Waves

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  • Created by: teese
  • Created on: 12-05-21 10:23
waves at sea follow an ...... movement
orbital
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the up and down movement at sea
swell
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friction with the sea bed causes the wave orbit to change to an
elliptical shape
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where wave rays diverge in bays, energy is dispersed leading to
deposition
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flat and low in height, strong swash, low frequency
constructive
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large wave height, short wave length, strong backwash
destructive
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Card 2

Front

the up and down movement at sea

Back

swell

Card 3

Front

friction with the sea bed causes the wave orbit to change to an

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

where wave rays diverge in bays, energy is dispersed leading to

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

flat and low in height, strong swash, low frequency

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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