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Coastal processes - EdexcelDeposition

Processes called erosion, mass movement and weathering break down and remove material from the coast. The material is moved along the coastline by the sea and deposited when there is energy loss.

Part of GeographyChanging UK landscapes

Deposition

When the sea loses energy, it drops the material it has been carrying. This is known as . Deposition can occur on coastlines that have .

Factors leading to deposition include:

  • waves starting to slow down and lose energy
  • shallow water
  • sheltered areas, eg bays
  • little or no wind
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