Coasts

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  • Created on: 22-02-18 17:48
Which process involves wearing away the coast line?
Erosion > this is the wearing away caused by powerful waves.
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How are waves created?
Waves are created by the wind blowing over the surface of the sea
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What is the definition of a costal zone?
The coastal zone is the distance between the land and sea.
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Name TWO types of costal erosion?
Abrasion, hydrolic action, Attrition and Corrasion are all types of coastal erosion
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What is the order for a formation of a stump?
Cave, arch, stack, stump is the correct order.
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What is a spit?
A spit is an extended stretch of beach material that only joins the mainland at one end.
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What is hard engineering?
Hard engineering involves building structures, eg sea walls and groynes.
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How can problems of coastal erosion and flooding be made worse?
Coastal erosion and flooding is being made worse by climate change.
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Name a costal managment which is soft engineering?
Beach nourishment is a form of soft engineering. This is because beach nourishment uses natural materials and works with nature.
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