Coasts (Key Terms) Flashcards
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How fast do sedimentary rocks erode?
Sedimentary rocks erode at a rate of 10cm to several metres per year.
How fast do igneous rocks erode?
Igneous rocks erode at a rate of less than 0.1cm per year.
How fast do Metamorphic rocks erode?
Metamorphic rocks erode at a rate of 0.1-10cm per year.
What is unconsolidated sediment?
Material such as sand, gravel, clay and silt that has not been completely cemented to become sedimentary rock (not undergone lithification) and so is loosed and easily eroded.
What is the Dalmatian coast?
The Dalmatian coast is found in Croatia. It is comprised of offshore islands, and coastal inlets parallel to the coastline.
The anticlines are the offshore islands, and the synclines are the gaps inbetween which have been flooded.
What does lithology mean?
Lithology is the physical properties of a rock
Where is an example of a salt marsh?
There is an example of a salt marsh at Keyhaven
What is a ria?
A ria is a coastal inlet which is formed by the submergence of a river valley.
An example is at Southampton.
What are some examples of emergent coastlines?
Raised beaches
Fossil cliffs
What are some examples of submergent coastlines?
Ria
Fjord
Dalmatian coast
Who are the IPCC?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
What are some examples of igneous rocks?
Basalt
Granite
Dolerite
What are some examples of sedimentary rocks?
Sandstone
Limestone
Shale
What are some examples of metamorphic rocks?
Slate
Schist
Marble
What is a river regime?
It is the pattern of river discharge across the year
