wave refraction Flashcards
1
Q
what is a factor in determining wave action?
A
the topography of the land
2
Q
when are waves refracted?
A
when they approach a coastline that is not regular in shape
3
Q
when waves are refracted what happens?
A
they become increasingly parallel to the coastline
4
Q
what landform is usually associated with wave refraction?
A
headland
5
Q
what happens in ave refraction?
A
as waves approach the waves hit the headland first meaning most energy is concentrated here, energy is then dissipated around the headland causing low energy waves to the the bays surrounding causing more deposition
6
Q
what is created through low energy waves?
A
beaches
