Case Study - Protland Bill To Selsey Bill - Sediment Cells Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Where is it
A
South coast of England
2
Q
What kind of winds
A
Strong south-westerly prevailing winds
3
Q
What is the dominating process
A
Erosion processes down on the western side of the cell
4
Q
Where is the movement of sediment
A
Eroded material from the isle of Purbeck moves into the east of Poole Bay and accumulates around the entrance to Poole Harbour
5
Q
What is the deposition land formed which has formed at Poole Harbour
A
A spit on both the southern edge and northern edge of the harbour
6
Q
What is stopping the spit at Hurst Castle from joint up with the Wight
A
Minor currents emerging from estuary at Southampton
7
Q
What allows coastal accretion at the Isle of Wight
A
Calmer waters at the northeast side protecting inlets around Portsmouth
