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Describe how material is transported along a beach?
Material can be transported along a beach via longshore drift;Waves approach beach at an angleMaterial is pushed up the beach by the swash in the same direction as the wave approachAs the water runs back down the beach the backwash drags material down at right angles to the beach lineOver a period of time sediment moves in this zig-zag fashion down the coast.Material can also be transported along a beach at low tide when the sand dries out by the wind (usually forming sand dunes)Material may also be transported up and down a beach by attrition. Waves may have fairly high energy so will pick up material and may loose energy further up the beach and therefore deposit it there.Might also be moved by saltation (waves carry slightly smaller sediment in the same way as attrition)Waves may be swash-aligned (waves hit beach straigt on, so sediment moved up and down beach) or drift-aligned (waves hit beach at right angles causing longshore drift)
What is an undertow?
A undertow is a type of current in the ocean. It is caused by waves breaking against the beach.
Do jetties cause beach erosion?
Yes and no. It will cause deposition on one side of the jetty and erosion on the other. Deposition: A jetty on a beach interrupts the long-shore drift. Long-shore drift occurs when the current meets the beach at an angle. The swash moves along the beach at an angle and carries sediment with it. it deposits some and washes some back with it. The backwash always returns at 90 degrees, so it carries material along the beach in this way: washing it up at an angle, straight back down, then up the beach again at an angle. This can reduce erosion, as it deposits some with each wave. This material will eventually end up all deposited on the beach when it reaches the jetty as it will trap the sediment. Erosion: On the other side of the jetty however, refraction of the waves caused by the jetty will direct them more sharply in towards the beach, so they are at less of an angle, giving a higher force when they hit the beach. These will carry hardly any sediment so very little is deposited. All the waves' energy will then be used for erosion, instead of transportation, which will be greater because of the reduced angle. most beaches have waves coming at an angle, even if it is small. its pretty impossible to get a wave coming at exactly 90 degrees, so long-shore drift should occur on most straight beaches
What does ambiance mean?
The mood of a particular situation or setting.Example: I love the ambiance of a tropical beach. I like the sound of the waves, the smell of the ocean, and the feeling of the sun on my face.
Where can you get surfing lessons for cheap in cali?
I would recommend going to huntington beach......they have gnarly waves and they have many surf lessons to choose from......used to live there but visit every year
What is an alliteration for waves crasing against the sea shore?
Whispering waves washing the shore.
What is water washing onto the beach from waves called?
I'm thinking that your talking about a high tide?
Does Jones beach have big waves?
yes it does have big waves and its a good beach
How big are the waves at presque isle beaches?
They are big depending on which beach you go to. If you want waves do NOT go to beach 10 or 11. Beach 3-8 have good waves.
Is Susie saw seashells at the seashore an a example of alliteration or onomatopoeia?
Alliteration. Actually, it is both. The s and shsounds help you "hear" the sounds of waves on a beach. At the same time, they are the same initial sounds, and so, they are alliterative also.
How do waves form a beach?
Waves form a beach by eroding (moving) and depositing (dropping off) sand at a shore repeatedly until it makes a beach.
How are waves and currents affecting this beach over time?
Currents and waves help to deposit and take away sand mainly in the beaches. this affects the size and shape of the beach. stronger waves take away sand and weak waves deposit sand on the beach.
What are the release dates for Washing Sheep Humuula Beach Hawaii - 1906?
Washing Sheep Humuula Beach Hawaii - 1906 was released on: USA: August 1906
What is a alliteration sentence with beach in it?
Beach Balls dont Bounce Back
How do large storm waves usually carry sand to the beach?
Large storm waves usually carry sand AWAY FROM the beach.
What is the mistake in the sentence Maria laid on the beach while her brother splashed in the waves?
the comma is missing between beach and whileMaria lay on the beach while her brother splashed in the waves.
Why is a beach a good defense against storm waves?
A beach is a good defence against storm waves because it absorbs the wave energy, making the waves weaker during the storm.
