Waves - Destructive, Constructive & Tides

Waves are created by tramsfer of energy form the wind blowing over the sea surface. The energy required depends on the strength of the wind, the lenght of time it's blowing and fetch (distance it blows)

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  • Created by: Alex
  • Created on: 09-05-11 21:08
A constructive Wave has a frequency of
6-8 waves per minute
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Water rushing up the beach is called
Swash
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A constructive wave
Deposits material in the swash
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A destructive wave has frequency of
10-14 waves per minute
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A constructive wave is
low and long
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A destructive wave is
High and Steep
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Card 2

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Water rushing up the beach is called

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Swash

Card 3

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A constructive wave

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Card 4

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A destructive wave has frequency of

Back

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Card 5

Front

A constructive wave is

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