Wave Depostion
When does wave deposition occur?
When waves slow down
What does Abrasion mean?
Abrasion- The grinding away of rocks
What does Loess mean?
Loess- a wind-formed deposit made of fine particles of clay and slit
_____ particles are carried through the air.
Fine
Waves shape a what?
A coast
List two ways waves erode rocks.
-Impact
-Abrasion
What causes wind to deposit sand or other sediment?
Wind deposits sediment when it slows down or meets an obstacle.
_____ particles skip or bounce.
Medium
What two features are formed by wave deposition?
Possible Answers:
-barrier beach
-beach
-spit
What is the rocky part of the shore that sticks out?
Headland
What is a sand dune?
Windblown sand piled up
_____ particles slide or roll.
Large