Definitions of Coastal Regions: The shore is the area on the coast which covers the furthest low tide mark to the highest elevation where waves affect.
Two Types of Forces Destructive Forces: processes that destroy landforms. 2 types: Slow (weathering) and Fast (Erosion) Ex. landslides, volcanic eruptions,
World Geography 3200/3202. Outcomes In this section you will: 1.5.1 Define the term spit. (k) 1.5.2 Define the terms sea cave, sea arch, and stack. (k)
Coastlines. I. Waves A. Wave anatomy I. Waves A.Wave anatomy B. Wave Erosion Corrosion, 2) Abrasion, 3) Hydraulic Action.
Beach Erosion The ocean is an eternal force. Slowly but surely its waves crash upon coastlines and erode the land.
1 ROCKY INTERTIDAL ZONE Western US rocky intertidal zones – less seasonal changes. The greatest limiting factor is space. Eastern US soft-bottomed intertidal.
Shoreline Features
Art Nouveau. Art Nouveau appeared in France around the early 1890s. The man responsible of introducing the Art Nouveau style in architecture and decorative.
Landforms Mrs. Law’s 5 th Grade SAIL Class September 2010.
Introduction to Caving
Objectives Explain how shoreline features are formed and modified by marine processes. Shoreline Features Describe the major erosional and depositional.
Erosion and Deposition Before we begin… Write down the following questions. You will answer these as we go through the powerpoint. 1. What is erosion?
