Coastal Transportation and Deposition Flashcards
Identify the 4 main processes of coastal transportation.
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Solution, suspension, saltation and traction.
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Identify the 4 main processes of coastal transportation.
What is traction?
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Traction – large pebbles and boulders are rolled along the seafloor.
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What is longshore drift also known as?
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Littoral drift
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What is longshore drift also known as?
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 saltation?
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Beach material is bounced along the seafloor.
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What is saltation?
