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This is when areas of the coast are allowed to erode. This is usually in areas where the land is of low value.

Give three examples of soft engineering.

What is soft engineering?

Give three conditions that lead to coastal deposition happening.

Why does coastal deposition occur?

What is coastal deposition?

Describe how longshore drift transports material.

What is longshore drift also known as?

What is the zig-zag movement of material along the shore by wave action called?

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