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5.3 - Bays and Beaches

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  • ✓Explain wave refraction as waves approach the shore
  • ✓Describe how longshore drift moves sand along the coast
  • ✓Explain why beaches form in bays between two headlands
  • ✓Describe how beaches are affected by marine and onshore environments
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Think about your favourite Caribbean beach. Have you noticed how the sand seems to ‘move’ after a storm, or how some beaches get wider while others shrink? Exposed windward coasts (Atlantic‑facing) often have higher‑energy waves, while many leeward bays are calmer, perfect for beaches.
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Make a prediction before we start. Predict: which statement do you think best describes wave refraction?

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Think about your favourite Caribbean beach. Have you noticed how the sand seems to ‘move’ after a storm, or how some beaches get wider while others shrink? Exposed windward coasts (Atlantic‑facing) often have higher‑energy waves, while many leeward bays are calmer, perfect for beaches.
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