AQA coasts wave quiz

The distance over which the wave travels is the...

• Fetch

• Wind speed

• Wave crest

• Wind direction

Waves are NOT created by...

• Fetch

• Wind duration

• Wind speed

• Sea pollution

Constructive waves have a strong...

• Swash

• Backwash

• Frontwash

• Seawash

Destructive waves tend to

• Build up the beach

• Destroy the beach

The top part of a wave is called a...

• Crest

• Trough

Constructive waves are best described as being...

• Rough

• Steep

• Gentle

Destructive waves are best described as...

• Gentle

• Steep

• Low

Some of the highest waves in the world are found in...

• Portugal

• Egypt

• Brighton

What type of wave is this?

• Constructive

• Destructive

What type of wave is this?

• Constructive

• Destructive