coastal processes

Question 1

what is abrasion

Answer 1

rocks and sediment are thrown against the cliffs by waves and causes parts of the cliff to break off

Question 2

rocks and sediment are thrown against the cliffs by waves and causes parts of the cliff to break off

Answer 2

abrasion

Question 3

what is corrosion

Answer 3

chemicals and water dissolve soluble rocks such as limestone and chalk

Question 4

chemicals and water dissolve soluble rocks such as limestone and chalk

Answer 4

corrosion

Question 5

what is attrition

Answer 5

rocks in the water smash against each other and get broken down into smaller pieces

Question 6

rocks in the water smash against each other and get broken down into smaller pieces

Answer 6

attrition

Question 7

what is hydraulic action

Answer 7

air in gaps are compressed when water enters and the pressure causes the rock to expand and break off

Question 8

air in gaps are compressed when water enters and the pressure causes the rock to expand and break off

Answer 8

hydraulic action

Question 9

what are 4 methods of transportation in a coast

Answer 9

traction, solution, saltation, suspension

Question 10

saltation=?

Answer 10

sediment is bounced along the sea bed by the force of the water

Question 11

sediment is bounced along the sea bed by the force of the water

Answer 11

saltation

Question 12

traction=?

Answer 12

very large particles are rolled along and pushed along the sea bed by the force of the wave

Question 13

very large particles are rolled along and pushed along the sea bed by the force of the wave

Answer 13

traction

Question 14

what is deposition

Answer 14

material being transported is dropped off due to lack of energy