Coastal Landforms - Caused by Transportation and Deposition (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Deposition definition
Deposition definition
When material carried by water is dropped on the coast
Condition for deposition to occur
Condition for deposition to occur
Water doesn't have enough energy to carry sediment
When coasts build up
When coasts build up
Deposition is greater than erosion
Spit definition
Spit definition
Extended stretch of sand/shingle jutting into sea from land
Conditions for spit formation
Conditions for spit formation
Change in landscape shape or river mouth
Bar definition
Bar definition
Spit that joins across two headlands
Tombolo definition
Tombolo definition
Spit forming island connection to mainland
Constructive waves effect on beaches
Constructive waves effect on beaches
Build up beaches
Constructive waves characteristics
Constructive waves characteristics
Strong swash and weak backwash
Sandy beaches location
Sandy beaches location
Found in bays with shallow water
Wave energy at sandy beaches
Wave energy at sandy beaches
Less energy
Pebble beaches formation conditions
Pebble beaches formation conditions
Cliff erosion and higher energy waves
Sand dune development over time
Sand dune development over time
Oldest dunes migrate inland, embryo dunes form
Mature sand dunes height
Mature sand dunes height
Up to 10 metres tall