waves Impact on beach morphology Flashcards
1
Q
Beaches are formed from loose material
Waves alter the
morphology meaning
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form/shape) of the beach
2
Q
The morphology is also affected by the size and shape of the beach material
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3
Q
The type of wave in an area can vary depending on the time of year or coastal management
Beach profiles are steeper in summer when there are
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fewer destructive waves and gentler in winter
4
Q
Storm berms may develop in winter when
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large destructive waves carry larger sediment further up the beach than normal
5
Q
In winter beaches may also have a greater variation in pebble size as
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larger pebbles are deposited by the destructive waves and smaller pebbles are removed
6
Q
Offshore ridges/bars are formed due to
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material being eroded from the beach by destructive waves and deposited offshore
