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Geography: The Sea > Coastal Protection: Rock Armour > Flashcards

Coastal Protection: Rock Armour Flashcards

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What is rock armour?

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They are large boulders at the base of a cliff or in front of sand dunes.

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What do they do?

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When a wave breaks, it hits the rock armour and loses energy. This reduces the erosion of the coastline.

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What is an example of rock armour?

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Tramore in Co. Waterford

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