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Explain how longshore drift can transport sediment along a shoreline

Longshore drift is the movement of sediment along a shoreline due to a prevailing wind. The swash of waves runs up the beach and transports sediment at the angle of the wind. The backwash transports sedim...

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Discuss the impact of an urban transport sustainability scheme you have studied.

Brighton, a sea-side city in the South-East of the United Kingdom, has a population of over 275,000 people which is expected to grow to 300,000 by 2030. This is in addition to a student population of 34,0...

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How is stream discharge related to channel size/shape?

During time of high discharge the river becomes wider, deeper and rounder. As the discharge has increased the water will flow faster and have more energy. The increase in energy means there is more fricti...

Answered by Mie V. Geography tutor
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Using examples, describe and explain how erosion results in the formation of two coastal landforms.

Coastal erosional landforms are commonly found in high energy environments, where large waves, strong winds and tidal currents drive erosion. There are a number of different mechanisms which cause erosion...

Answered by James B. Geography tutor
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Outline the impact of temperature variation on weathering processes in hot deserts.

Mechanical weathering.Very high temperatures during the day determine the expansion of rocks. Contraction occurs during the night when temperatures are very low, sometimes bellow freezing point. Therefore...

Answered by Elena P. Geography tutor
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