Sediment cell concept Flashcards
1
Q
What are the sources?
A
subaerial processes, erosional processes - sediments brought to the coastline by rivers
2
Q
What are the transfers?
A
Longshore drift, onshore, offshore winds and tides
3
Q
What are sinks?
A
depositional landforms
4
Q
The Uk?
A
Has 11 key sediment cells and sub cells each one has a shoreline management plan
