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The sea
This is Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Waves | Waves are formed when the wind moves along the surface of water this causes the water to move in a circular motion which forms a wave shape this wavw then moves forward in the direction of the coast |
| Waves as they reach the coast | As they reach shallow water they get higher narrower and start to lean forward eventually they break only then does water move up the shore |
| Swash | This is the rush of water up the shore after the breaking of a wave |
| Backwash | This is the return movement of water down the shore |
| Fetch of wave | this is the distance of the wave from where its formed to where it breaks |
| Crest of wave | highest point of the wave |