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Coastal Environments How the coast is eroded Landforms of coastal erosion Transport and deposition of material Coastal management issues Sustainable development of coastal environments Case study: The Yorkshire coastline: Scarborough
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Learning objectives: To understand transport and deposition of material along the coast. The process of longshore drift The formation of beaches The formation of a spit
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Constructive waves Long wave in relation to their height Swash is stronger than backswash Less frequent wave (6-9 per min)
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High wave in proportion to length Backwash is much stronger than swash Frequent waves Tall breaker. Breaks down with great force Destructive waves
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Longshore drift
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Definition of a beach… The gently sloping area of land between high and low water marks
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Definition of a spit… A long narrow ridge of sand or shingle attached to the land which extend out into the sea.
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