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Destructive waves have a weak swash and a strong backwash, thus material is removed from the beach. They are strong waves created when the wind is strong and has been blowing for a long time or in stormy ...

The involvement in an IGO such as the IMF or NATO can give a country either soft or hard political and economic influence over another. This political influence, in line with World Systems theory, can oft...

Material is deposited by constructive waves when waves no longer have enough energy to transport the material or there is an increase in the amount of eroded material being carried leading to the formatio...

Soft engineering encompasses techniques that involve working with, rather than controlling, the environment. Examples can include: forecasts, flood warning systems, land use management on floodplains, wet...

Pull factors are positive factors that attracts migrants to go to the certain destination. For example you may consider going abroad because of higher standards of living, lower costs, better healthcare, ...