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Marine Processes and Landforms Exploring the Wonders of the Ocean

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Marine Processes and Landforms

Exploring the Wonders of the Ocean

Geomorphology

Internal and External Forces

Parts of a wave:CrestTroughWavelengthAmplitude

Swash and backwash

Methods of erosion:AbrasionAttritionHydraulic ActionCorrosionSolution Compressed Air

Methods of Transportation:SolutionSuspensionSaltationTraction

Breakers / translation waves

Rollers / Oscillation waves

Constructive and destructive coastlines

Sea cliffs

Caves, arches, stacks

Longshore DriftSpitsBarsLagoons

Tombolo

El Nino