Coastal Landscapes & Change Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the Littoral Zone?
A
The area of the coast which is subject to wave action
2
Q
How many sections are in the Littoral Zone and name them in order from the coastline
A
4.
1) BACKSHORE
2) FORESHORE
3) NEARSHORE
4) OFFSHORE
3
Q
Describe the Backshore
A
Area above high tide level that is only affected by exceptionally high tides
4
Q
Describe the Foreshore
A
The intertidal area between high and low tide where most wave processes occur
5
Q
Describe the Nearshore
A
The breaker zone where friction between the seabed and waves causes them to break
6
Q
Describe the Offshore
A
Area outside the influence of waves
7
Q
Name the short-term factors that may affect the Littoral Zone
A
Tides and Storm Surges
