Coastal Transportation and Deposition Flashcards
What is suspension?
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Beach material is suspended and carried by the waves.
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What is coastal transportation?
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The movement of sediment and beach material through wave action.
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Why does coastal deposition occur?
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Wave energy reduces leading to material being deposited.
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What is longshore drift also known as?
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Littoral drift
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What is coastal deposition?
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Coastal transportation involves material being transported by the sea being deposited or dropped.
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