Coastal Transportation and Deposition Flashcards
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 traction?
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Traction – large pebbles and boulders are rolled along the seafloor.
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What is saltation?
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Beach material is bounced along the seafloor.
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What is solution?
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Material is dissolved and carried by the water.
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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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What is coastal transportation?
