Costal environmental change

Question 1

what are the characteristics of hard rock coastlines?

Answer 1

Shape of cliff :
High and steep

Cliff face:
Bare rock and rugged

Foot of cliff :
Boulders and rocks

Question 2

what are the characteristics of hard rock coastlines?

Answer 2

Shape of cliff :
Generally lower and less steep

Cliff face :
Smoother; evidence of slumping

Foot of cliff :
Few rocks; some sand and mud

Question 3

What is an effect of vegetation on coastlines?

Answer 3

The largest influence of vegetation is to assist protect and preserve coastal landforms such as sand dunes, salt marshes and mangroves

Question 4

What do rising sea levels form?

Answer 4

Rising sea levels produce submergent coastlines, with rias and fjords

Question 5

What do falling sea levels form?

Answer 5

Falling sea levels produce emergent coastlines, with relic features such as raised beaches, cliffs with caves, arches etc.

Question 6

What are 3 affects humans have had on coastlines?

Answer 6

Settlement - coasts have always been a place of attraction and residence to people

Economic Development - exploitation through fishing, farming, trade, tourism and energy production

Coastal Management - controlling the coastline to protect human interests