3.2 Sediment Cells Flashcards by Simrat Dhillon

Q

What type of sediment cell is Start Bay?

A

Closed

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What are the sources of sediment?

A

Erosion of Start Point
Cliff erosion + mass movement along coast (e.g. Hallsands)
Fluvial sediment from Dartmoor via River Dart
Marine transgression from offshore flint

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Q

What are the sinks?

A

Slapton Sands

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Q

How is material transported?

A

Waves refract around Start Point
LSD (S to N)

MANAGED REALIGNMENT - material smaller, smoother, rounder North

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