Wave Erosion

In groups of 3, record and explain the processes (weathering, erosion, deposition?) involved in the formation of:

  • Longshore drift
  • Spit
  • Bar
  • Stack
  • Tombolo

Define all features (even non-listed ones – cave, arch, lagoon, headland, bay, etc.)

Materials:

  • 1 Grey plastic tray
  • 1 Wooden block
  • Sand (no more than half your tray)
  • Rocks (optional)
  • Water (about 1″ deep)

Post videos to one person’s blog (embed from Youtube or upload to Google Drive and post the link)

See pg 291-297 to review

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