How does wave refraction influence the impact of waves on headlands versus bays?
Not every part of the shoreline experiences high wave energy. Bays are usually sheltered from the waves, whereas areas that “stick out” into the sea (headlands) often experience very strong wave activity. Incoming waves refract or bend to become more parallel to the shore. This increases wave impact at headlands and decreases it in bays. 24. What are three strategies used by intertidal organisms to cope with wave shock? Wave shock is the intensity of the impact of breaking waves against the shoreline. There are more than two strategies that intertidal organisms use to deal with wave shock in the intertidal zone, and some organisms use more than one strategy. Some organisms simply cannot tolerate the wave shock and find sheltered areas in which to hide. Sessile organisms may have mechanisms for anchoring themselves firmly to the rocks. For example, sea weeds attach using their holdfasts, and mussels attach using byssal threads. Mobile organisms may cling strongly to the rocks. For examp
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