Constructive waves
What Constructive waves means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Waves with a low wave height and long wavelength, a strong swash that deposits sediment and a weak backwash.
Waves that promote deposition due to their strong swash and weak backwash.
Low-energy waves with a strong swash and weak backwash that deposit material, building up beaches.
Topics that use Constructive waves
- Coastal landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
- A variety of physical processes interact to shape coastal landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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