Waves - Keywords

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The distance of open water over which the wind can blow
Fetch
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A deposit of sand or shingle
Beach
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The top of a wave
Crest
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The forward movement of water up a beach
Swash
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The movement of water down a beach once the wave has broken
Backwash
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A wave with a strong backwash which destroys a beach
Destructive
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A wave with a strong swash that helps make beaches
Constructive
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How many waves pass a point in a given period of time
Frequency
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Card 2

Front

A deposit of sand or shingle

Back

Beach

Card 3

Front

The top of a wave

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The forward movement of water up a beach

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The movement of water down a beach once the wave has broken

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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