Types Of Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What are constructive waves?
A
- not very tall
- longer wavelength
- low frequency (7-10) waves a minute
- strong swash and weak backwash
2
Q
What are destructive waves?
A
- taller
- more frequent (15-20 per minute )
- cause most erosion of coast lines
- stronger backwash than swash
3
Q
What are the 2 types of weathering?
A
Chemical and mechanical
4
Q
What is mass movement?
A
The large movement of soil and rock down the slope of a hill or cliff
5
Q
What causes mass movement
A
Weathering, erosion, gravity
6
Q
What’s the definition of rock fall?
A
Material breaks and crumbles down a slope?
7
Q
Slides
A
When material slides in a straigh line down hill
8
Q
What is a slump?
A
When a material moves down a slope at a curve
9
Q
If the conditions are wet and warm, which kind of weathering is mostly like to take place?
A
Chemical
10
Q
True or false
Destructive waves are taller and more frequent than constructive waves
A
True
