2) Gradient (how steep a cliff is): 3) Human Activity: Types of Wave Sketch High wave compared to length. Tall breaking wave. Destructive Waves Strong backwash > takes (Common in sediment off the beach into the sea. Winter) Steeply sloping beach. Low wave compared to length. Constructive Waves Strong swash > takes sediment (Common in up the beach. Summer) Gently sloping
2) Gradient (how steep a cliff is): 3) Human Activity: Types of Wave Sketch Destructive Waves (Common in Winter) High wave compared to length. Tall breaking wave. Strong backwash > takes sediment off the beach into the sea. Steeply sloping beach. Constructive Waves (Common in Summer) Low wave compared to length. Strong swash > takes sediment up the beach. Gently sloping