Physical processes 2 (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What happens when waves lose their energy along the coastline?
What happens when waves lose their energy along the coastline?
They drop the material they've been carrying
At what angle do waves typically approach the beach during longshore drift?
At what angle do waves typically approach the beach during longshore drift?
Approximately 45°
At what angle to the shoreline does backwash return down the beach?
At what angle to the shoreline does backwash return down the beach?
90° (perpendicular)
What creates the zigzag movement pattern in longshore drift?
What creates the zigzag movement pattern in longshore drift?
Angled swash & perpendicular backwash
Which transport method moves the largest and heaviest materials along the seabed?
Which transport method moves the largest and heaviest materials along the seabed?
Traction
Which method involves materials bouncing along the seabed in a hopping motion?
Which method involves materials bouncing along the seabed in a hopping motion?
Saltation
Which transport method carries finer materials like sand within the water column?
Which transport method carries finer materials like sand within the water column?
Suspension
Which transport method involves minerals dissolving into the seawater?
Which transport method involves minerals dissolving into the seawater?
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What swash and backwash combination defines constructive waves?
What swash and backwash combination defines constructive waves?
Strong swash & weak backwash
When does traction typically occur most effectively?
When does traction typically occur most effectively?
During storms with highest wave energy
What determines the overall direction of longshore drift along a coastline?
What determines the overall direction of longshore drift along a coastline?
Prevailing wind direction
Which conditions promote wave deposition?
Which conditions promote wave deposition?
Sheltered areas, calm weather, gentle slopes