lsd and deposition

Question 1

longshore drift

Answer 1

the movement of material along a coastline due to the angled approach of waves

Question 2

what are the processes of lsd?

Answer 2

1. waves approach the coast at an angle because of the direction of prevailing wind
2. the swash will carry back the material towards the beach at an angle
3. the backwash then flows back to the sea
4. the process repeats itself along the coast in zigzag movement

Question 3

deposition

Answer 3

when material is deposited or left behind

Question 4

what are the factors leading to deposition?

Answer 4

waves start to slow down and lose energy, shallow water, sheltered area, little or no wind