State three factors influencing deposition by ocean waves.

- Nature of the materials. The waves will deposit heavier materials first, while lighter materials will be deposited further and closer to the land.
- The strength of the waves. Deposition occurs where the swash is
stronger than the backwash. A strong backwash will remove the materials, hampering deposition.
- Configuration of the coast. Deposition occurs more where the coastline does change direction inland, otherwise , the effectiveness of the long-shore drift, an important
agent of deposition, will be hampered.
- Depth of water. Deposition occurs in shallow waters where waves break, lose energy and drop the materials.
- Gradient of the shore. A gentle shore reduces the velocity/speed of the backwash, causing deposition of materials on the shore. Steep shore increases the speed of the backwash, causing the removal of materials from the shore. This reduces deposition.