Coastline Waves Revision
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These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to the types of waves affecting coastlines.
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Swash
The water that rushes up the beach after a wave breaks.
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Backwash
The water that flows back towards the sea after reaching the shore.
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Destructive Waves
Waves characterized by weak swash and strong backwash, leading to the removal of beach sediment.
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Constructive Waves
Waves characterized by strong swash and weak backwash, which build up the beach by depositing sediment.
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Characteristics of Destructive Waves
Steep, close together waves with strong backwash that removes sediment.
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Characteristics of Constructive Waves
Low, further apart waves with strong swash that deposits sediment.
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