WEEK ONE - coastal processes Flashcards
1
Q
why are many important cities located in the coast?
A
trade links, tourism, fishing industry, oil and gas industry.
2
Q
what are the FOUR erosional processess?
A
Hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, and solution.
3
Q
what are the FOUR transportational processes?
A
traction, saltation, suspension, and solution.
4
Q
when does deposition (dropping of material) occur?
A
deposition occurs when the sea loses energy.
