Flashcard – Waves
What word describes the movement of a wave down a beach?
Backwash
What word describes the movement of a wave up a beach?
Swash
What 3 factors affect the size of waves?
Fetch, wind speed and wind duration
What is a wave?
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A wave is a disturbance on the surface of the sea or ocean, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.
Which type of wave builds beaches?
Constructive
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Which type of wave has a strong swash and a weak backwash?
Constructive
Describe the swash and backwash of a destructive wave.
Weak swash, strong backwash
What is the fetch of a wave?
The distance a wave has travelled
What causes waves?
Waves are caused by the transfer of energy from the wind to the sea due to the friction of wind on the water’s surface.
Identify the two types of wave.
Destructive and constructive
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