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What’s the difference between a swash and a backwash?

The swash and backwash are both types of wave movement that influence the structure of a beach. The swash helps to build up the beach, loosing its energy and depositing its load of sand and silt onto the ...

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Answered by Katie A. Geography tutor
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Give two reasons why tropical storms eventually lose their energy

  1. Friction from passing over the land makes them lose their energy

  2. Land at high altitudes and water have a cooling effect, causing a loss of energy

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Explain the disadvantages of an ageing population for one country.

Using a case study already researched, first name the country and give an outline of how the population is ageing with a few brief statistics. Depending on the marks for the questions give 3-4 impacts of ...

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Answered by Annabel G. Geography tutor
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Describe and explain the formation of wave cut platforms.

A wave cut platform is an area of hard, flat rock located in front of a cliff. It is mainly visible during low tide and is hidden during high tide, and appears to have grooves and ridges formed via the pr...

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Answered by Mala P. Geography tutor
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Explain the formation of a waterfall

Where water is moving downwards due to the force of gravity this action is faster in the upper course of the river due to steep hills in the uplands where waterfalls are most common. If the underlying roc...

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Answered by Emily C. Geography tutor
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