Name: Coastal transportation and deposition - Coasts: Video playlist - BBC Bitesize
Uploaded: 2026-02-24T10:07:52.823Z
Duration: 2 min 9 s
Channel: BBC Bitesize
Description: Learn how longshore drift moves material along coasts and how waves help build beaches.

Coastal transportation and deposition

Description

Longshore drift transports sand and shingle along the coastline. This video demonstrates how swash and backwash move material in a zigzag motion and how beaches form when waves lose energy and deposit sediment. Find out more about GCSE Geography

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