Coastal Zone

Question 1

Constructive Wave

Answer 1

Gently breaking waves,with much stronger swash than backwash

Question 2

Destructive Waves

Answer 2

Gently breaking waves,with much stronger backwash than swash which causes erosion

Question 3

Fetch

Answer 3

The distance travelled by wind or waves across open water

Question 4

Faults

Answer 4

A crack in the surface of a rock

Question 5

Joints

Answer 5

Small cracks in layers of the Rock created during earth movements

Question 6

Bedding Plane

Answer 6

Line in rock that separates weak rocks and stronger one

Question 7

Abrasion

Answer 7

Wearing away of cliffs a result of sediment being flung by breaking waves

Question 8

Solution

Answer 8

Acids contained in sea water will dissolve rocks such as limestone

Question 9

Hydraulic Action

Answer 9

When waves smash into the faults and joints it increases the amount of air compressed leading to erosion

Question 10

Attrition

Answer 10

When rocks and boulders bump into each others and break up into smaller piece

Question 11

Saltation

Answer 11

Small boulders are bounced along the surface of the sea