KS3 Geography: Coasts - Waves

Which is the definition of the word "coast"

• The seaside where there is sand and seawater.

• The zone where the land meets the sea.

• Tall cliffs made of chalk.

• A place where there is saltwater and rocks.

Why are waves created?

• Due to the pull of the moon

• Due to gravity pulling the water up and down

• Due to the wind blowing over the ocean

Which direction does the highest/strongest fetch come from in the UK

• South-West

• North-East

• South-East

• North-West

Which part of the wave pushes material up the beach?

• Backwash

• Swash

• Fetch

• Wind

Why does the wave go straight back down the beach?

• due to gravity

• due to the wind

• because the next wave is approaching

• due to the swash

Which type of wave builds up the beach?

• Destructive

• Constructive

• Passive

In destructive waves, the backwash is.....?

• Strong

• Weak

• The same as the swash