Coastal Transportation and Deposition Flashcards
What is saltation?
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Beach material is bounced along the seafloor.
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What is longshore drift also known as?
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Littoral drift
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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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Why does coastal deposition occur?
What is the zig-zag movement of material along the shore by wave action called?
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Longshore drift
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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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