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Physical geography

This class was created by Brainscape user Summer - Louise Eldred - Briggs. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

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Decks in this class (13)

Physical Processes
What are the two main types of wa...,
Describe characteristics of const...,
Describe characteristics of destr...
55  cards
Coastal Landforms
What type of rock forms headlands 1,
What type of rock forms bays 2,
Formation process of a headland a...
25  cards
Coastal Ecosystems
What is the role of salt marshes 1,
How do mangroves protect coasts 2,
Where are mangroves typically fou...
7  cards
Coastal Management
What is hard engineering 1,
Examples of hard engineering 2,
What is a sea wall 3
23  cards
Human Impacts and Climate change
How does urbanisation impact coas...,
What is coastal squeeze 2,
How does tourism affect coastal e...
8  cards
Geomorphology
Define geomorphology 1,
What processes shape coastal land...,
How do rock type and structure in...
11  cards
Coastal Hazards
What hazards are associated with ...,
What causes coastal flooding 2,
How can flooding impact communiti...
7  cards
Management strategies
What factors influence coastal ma...,
What is a shoreline management pl...,
What are the four smp policy opti...
11  cards
Terminology
Define fetch 1,
Define swash 2,
Define backwash 3
11  cards
Coastal Processes (detailed)
How does wave refraction affect h...,
What influences wave type constru...,
How do storms impact coastal proc...
6  cards
Coastal Landforms (extended)
How do spits impact coastal envir...,
What is a recurved spit 2,
How does a bar differ from a spit 3
8  cards
Coastal Ecosystems
What are the benefits of coastal ...,
How do mangroves reduce wave ener...,
How are salt marshes formed 3
6  cards
Coastal Management strategies
What are the advantages of manage...,
What are the disadvantages of man...,
Why might do nothing be chosen as...
9  cards

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