Coasts as systems Flashcards
1
Q
What sort of system is the coast?
A
Open system
2
Q
In what state is the coast as a system?
A
Dynamic equilibrium between inputs and outputs
3
Q
What are the inputs to a coast?
A
Wind, Waves, tides and currents or sediment
4
Q
What is negative feedback?
A
A response to a change in a system which counteracts the initial change
5
Q
What is positive feedback?
A
A response to a change in a system which exacerbates the initial change
6
Q
What is meant by the components of the coastal system?
A
Erosional or depositional landforms
7
Q
What are the outputs on the coastline?
A
Dissipated wave energy
Removal of sediment
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