What is the difference between high energy and low energy coasts?

Depending on the location, coastlines can be categorised as high energy or low energy.-High energy coasts are usually characterised by:-Strong wave action, typically during the winter months-The rate of erosion usually exceeds the amount of material that is depositedMain features usually are big cliffs and headlands
Low energy coasts are generally found where:-Wave energy is less powerful-More sediment deposited than lost-Landforms include beaches and spits

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