rocky coasts

Question 1

Rocky coasts form where there is more resistant geology - in the UK this is mainly in

Answer 1

the north and west of the country

Question 2

Cliffs of varying heights and steepness can be found along rocky coastlines:

Steep cliffs tend to be found in ………………..
Cliffs with a gentler slope tend to be ……………

Answer 2

high energy environments

low energy environments

Question 3

Erosion is more dominant than deposition

Two types of erosion may dominate along rocky coastlines

Answer 3

Marine erosion - the action of waves

Sub-aerial erosion - weathering and mass movement