Topic 4-UK Physical Geography. Coastal Landoforms

Question 1

What is longshore drift?

Answer 1

Material is transported along the coast.

• waves follow the direction of the prevailing wind
• they usually hit the coast at an oblique angle
• the swash carries material down the beach at right angles back towards the sea
• this process continued moves sediments and other materials along

Question 2

2 types of waves are…

Answer 2

Constructive and destructive waves