Coastal Landforms - Caused by Transportation and Deposition (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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When does deposition occur on a coast?
When does deposition occur on a coast?
When water doesn't have enough energy
When are coasts built up?
When are coasts built up?
When deposition > erosion
What is a spit?
What is a spit?
Sand/shingle jutting into the sea
Where do spits occur?
Where do spits occur?
At landscape changes or river mouths
How does a bar differ from a spit?
How does a bar differ from a spit?
It joins across two headlands
What is a tombolo?
What is a tombolo?
A spit connecting island to mainland
What are the characteristics of constructive waves?
What are the characteristics of constructive waves?
Strong swash, weak backwash
Where are sandy beaches found?
Where are sandy beaches found?
In bays where water is shallow
Where do pebble beaches often form?
Where do pebble beaches often form?
Where cliffs erode & higher energy waves
How tall can mature sand dunes grow?
How tall can mature sand dunes grow?
Up to 10 metres