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Q: How does refraction tend to even out an irregular coastline?
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What do perfectionists tend to do?

Perfectionists tend to believe something is ruined if their is even a minor flaw. To them everything has to be perfect.


Why do the coastlines of Africa and South America stay the same shape?

Because they were once part of the same landmass and then split and drifted apart. The eastern coastline of South America and the western coastline of Africa are also not part of any active tectonic collision processes, thus except for the normal geologic processes of erosion and deposition, they tend to remain relatively the same over long periods of time.


Why do hurricanes not hit directly in the coast of Georgia?

Hurricanes typically do not hit the coast of Georgia directly because the state's coastline is located farther north than other hurricane-prone areas. The shape of the Atlantic coastline and the characteristic paths of hurricanes tend to steer them towards the northeastern United States or the Gulf of Mexico, bypassing Georgia. However, it is important to note that Georgia is still at risk of being impacted by the outer bands or remnants of a hurricane passing nearby.


Why are cheek cells circular?

because it doesnt have a cell wall to hold it together.


Why are mars moons and the smaller moons of the outer planets an irregular shape while the larger moons discussed in the exploration are spherical?

Mars' moons are much smaller than, for example, Earth's Moon, or the larger moons of Jupiter. A large moon will have a larger gravity, which will tend to pull the moon together into a spherical shape.

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How does wave refraction result in sediment deposition in some shoreline area?

In deeper water offshore, incoming waves move at constant speed, but they slow down in shallower waters. As an incoming wave approaches the shoreline at an oblique angle, the part of the wave in shallower water will have a lower speed than the part in deeper water. These different speeds for different parts of the same wave cause the wave to refract (bend). In general, wave refraction rotates obliquely incoming waves toward parallelism with the coastline. Over time, headland erosion and deposition in protected bays and coves tend to even out irregularities, thus straightening the coastline.


How does wave refraction result in sediment deposition in some shoreline areas?

In deeper water offshore, incoming waves move at constant speed, but they slow down in shallower waters. As an incoming wave approaches the shoreline at an oblique angle, the part of the wave in shallower water will have a lower speed than the part in deeper water. These different speeds for different parts of the same wave cause the wave to refract (bend). In general, wave refraction rotates obliquely incoming waves toward parallelism with the coastline. Over time, headland erosion and deposition in protected bays and coves tend to even out irregularities, thus straightening the coastline.


Does refraction tend to make objects submerged in water seem shallower or deeper than they really are?

Shallower.


What process is termed When waves reach shallow water they are often bent and tend to become parallel to the shore?

refraction


Why are irregular coastlines good fishing grounds?

Fish tend to hold too structure so irregular coastlines provide refuge from the environment and generally a concentration of fish to feed on.


What happens when two spiral galaxies collide with each other?

You tend to end up with irregular galaxies


How does Levi faction result in sediment deposition in some shoreline areas?

In deeper water offshore, incoming waves move at constant speed, but they slow down in shallower waters. As an incoming wave approaches the shoreline at an oblique angle, the part of the wave in shallower water will have a lower speed than the part in deeper water. These different speeds for different parts of the same wave cause the wave to refract (bend). In general, wave refraction rotates obliquely incoming waves toward parallelism with the coastline. Over time, headland erosion and deposition in protected bays and coves tend to even out irregularities, thus straightening the coastline.


What are Irregular fluctuations which tend to obscure electrical signals or radio reception also called static?

White noise


What do perfectionists tend to do?

Perfectionists tend to believe something is ruined if their is even a minor flaw. To them everything has to be perfect.


Why do tropical cyclones move in a westward direction?

Tropical cyclones do not always move in a westward direction. For example, cyclones that form off the northwest coast of Australia tend to move eastwards towards the coastline.


You tend to stay with your original opinion even after a discussion with others?

ufa


What happens when a sound wave hits an irregular surface?

Two things: (i) it will be reflected irregularly, and will tend to disperse over a wider angle. This will create a "muffled" reflection - a sharp "pop" will become duller. (ii) there will be partial absorbtion on the surface, and partial cancellation of reflections, so the echo will be softer than from a hard, even surface.