Geography revision coastal features 3.0 / 5 based on 7 ratings ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAll boards Created by: sana sheikhCreated on: 26-02-11 19:18 what coastal features are formed by erosion? Headlands and bays and cliffs and caves 1 of 8 what coastal features are formed by deposition? spits and beaches 2 of 8 what is longshore drift? when waves hit the shore at an angle and makes the sand move in a zig zag pattern 3 of 8 What is the main charecteristic of a constructive wave? strong swash 4 of 8 what is a groyne? a wooden structure placed at right angles to the sea 5 of 8 what is rip rap? rocks dumped along the shore to take impact out of waves 6 of 8 What is the main charecteristic of a destructive wave? strong backwash 7 of 8 What is a seawall? A wall at the back of the beach that deflects waves 8 of 8
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