Waves Flashcards
What causes waves?
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Waves are caused by the transfer of energy from the wind to the sea due to the friction of the wind on the water’s surface.
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What causes waves?
What 3 factors affect the size of waves?
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Fetch, wind speed and wind duration.
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What 3 factors affect the size of waves?
Which type of wave has a strong swash and a weak backwash?
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Constructive waves
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Which type of wave has a strong swash and a weak backwash?
Identify the two types of wave.
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Constructive and destructive waves.
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Identify the two types of wave.
What word describes the movement of a wave down a beach?
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Backwash
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What word describes the movement of a wave down a beach?
