Costal Landscapes

Question 1

When completing 4 figure grid references, the part of the square the number refers to is…

Answer 1

The bottom left hand corner

Question 2

In order for sand dunes to form a…

Answer 2

Supply of sand from a large beach needs to be available

Question 3

Populated areas that have high rates of erosion tend to have…

Answer 3

1. Sea defences
2. Slumping cliffs
3. Abandoned buildings

Question 4

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Answer 4

Wave cut platform

Question 5

Soft engineering such as beach nourishment can be effective at reducing erosion, however…

Answer 5

The sediment requires regular replenishment to remain effective, this can be costly and time consuming.

Question 6

To measure distance on a map using the scale line

Answer 6

1. Place a piece of paper between the two points you want to measure
2. Use the scale line to estimate the distance in km

Question 7

Three characteristics of powerful waves are…

Answer 7

1. Large
2. Erode the landscape
3. Strong backwash

Question 8

Bays and headlands form along a discordant coastline because..

Answer 8

The softer rock (clay) erodes more quickly creating bays. The harder rock (chalk) erodes more slowing creating headlands

Question 9

Groynes trap sediment, making a beach wider which absorbs wave energy, however..

Answer 9

They can often starve settlements along the coast of sediment, this can increase erosion rates in these locations.