Coastal Systems And Landscapes Flashcards

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Define erosion

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The wearing away of the earth’s surface by the mechanical action of processes of glaciers, wind, rivers, marine waves and wind.

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What is fetch?

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Refers to the distance of open water over which a wind blows uninterrupted to major land obstacles.

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Define mass movement

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The movement of material downhill under the influence of gravity, but may also be assisted by rainfall

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Define weathering

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The breakdown and/or decay of rock at or near the earth’s surface creating regolith that remains in situ until it is moved by later erosional processes.

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