Systems and Processes (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Where does the nearshore zone extend from and to?
Where does the nearshore zone extend from and to?
HWM to where waves begin to break
At what water depth does wave breaking typically occur in the breaker zone?
At what water depth does wave breaking typically occur in the breaker zone?
Between 5 and 10 metres
What crucial role does the swash zone play in coastal processes?
What crucial role does the swash zone play in coastal processes?
Beach formation and sediment distribution
What is fetch in coastal environments?
What is fetch in coastal environments?
Open water distance wind blows uninterrupted
How does fetch length affect wave characteristics?
How does fetch length affect wave characteristics?
Longer fetch produces more powerful waves
What does prevailing wind direction control in coastal systems?
What does prevailing wind direction control in coastal systems?
Dominant direction of wave approach
How does weathering differ from erosion?
How does weathering differ from erosion?
Weathering leaves material in place
What are the four main sources of energy in coastal environments?
What are the four main sources of energy in coastal environments?
Waves, wind, tides, and currents
Which landforms are examples of depositional features?
Which landforms are examples of depositional features?
Beaches, spits, bars, and sand dunes
Where does sediment accumulate as a system output?
Where does sediment accumulate as a system output?
Above the tidal limit