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 Distinguish between :
2. Swash and Back Wash.


Swash

Back Wash

(i) It is the movement of a turbulent layer of water upslope of a beach as a result of the breaking of a wave.

(ii) It moves and deposits pebbles and conches along the beach.

(i) It is the movement of marine water down a beach, under gravitational influence after breaking of a wave.

(ii) It gives a seaward movement to the beach material.

 
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Give an account of the currents of Indian Ocean.


Distinguish between Spring Tides and Neap Tides.

 How are the tides caused ?

Distinguish between :
4. Swell and Surf.

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