Tides

Question 1

tides are caused by

Answer 1

The gravitational pull of the sun or moon causes tides

Question 2

The difference between high and low tide is known as the

Answer 2

tidal range

Question 3

Larger tidal ranges produce

Answer 3

stronger tidal currents and this can transport more sediment, particularly in the areas around estuaries

Question 4

Deposition occurs when waves lose energy
Waves lose energy when:

Answer 4

wind slows or changes direction

The wave experiences friction, usually with the sea floor as the depth decreases

When the coastline changes direction such as at an estuary or headland

It is a gradual rather than immediate process

Question 5

High energy coastlines deposit

and high energy coastline example

Answer 5

deposit large rocks and shingle but generally maintain enough energy to carry smaller sediment particles

This is why these types of coastlines tend to have rocky beaches, such as Brighton on the south coast of England

Question 6

Low energy coastlines deposit

Answer 6

smaller sediment due to low wave velocity, creating sandy beaches