Wind (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is wind's dual role in coastal systems?
What is wind's dual role in coastal systems?
Energy source & direct erosion agent
Which two factors cause spatial variations in wind energy at different coasts?
Which two factors cause spatial variations in wind energy at different coasts?
Wind strength & wind duration
According to the energy formula, wave energy at a coast equals wind strength multiplied by what?
According to the energy formula, wave energy at a coast equals wind strength multiplied by what?
Wind duration × Available fetch
What does prevailing wind direction refer to?
What does prevailing wind direction refer to?
Dominant direction wind reaches coastline
What key aspect does prevailing wind direction control?
What key aspect does prevailing wind direction control?
Angle at which waves approach the shore
What is fetch?
What is fetch?
Open water distance wind blows uninterrupted
How does longer fetch affect waves reaching a coast?
How does longer fetch affect waves reaching a coast?
Produces larger, more powerful waves
What three factors work together to determine wave energy?
What three factors work together to determine wave energy?
Wind strength, duration, & fetch
What is frictional drag in wave formation?
What is frictional drag in wave formation?
Friction between moving air & water surface
What is abrasion in coastal wind erosion?
What is abrasion in coastal wind erosion?
Wind uses sediment as tools to wear away rock