Coastal Landscape Development - Deposition (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Why do shingle beaches have steeper gradients than sandy beaches?
Why do shingle beaches have steeper gradients than sandy beaches?
Water percolates through shingle quickly
What do berms on a beach indicate?
What do berms on a beach indicate?
Previous high tide positions
Where do beach cusps typically form?
Where do beach cusps typically form?
At the junction of shingle & sandy areas
Where are storm beaches located?
Where are storm beaches located?
Above the normal high tide mark
What characterizes swash-aligned beaches?
What characterizes swash-aligned beaches?
Parallel to incoming wave crests
Why does a spit's end curve round?
Why does a spit's end curve round?
Wave action transports material into shelter
What distinguishes compound spits from simple spits?
What distinguishes compound spits from simple spits?
Recurved ridges along landward side
What is a tombolo?
What is a tombolo?
A spit connecting an island to mainland
What condition allows a bar to form rather than just a spit?
What condition allows a bar to form rather than just a spit?
No strong water flow from landward side
What are essential requirements for coastal sand dune formation?
What are essential requirements for coastal sand dune formation?
Plentiful sand, strong winds, large tides