Coasts 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastsOtherAll boards Created by: Livs07Created on: 22-02-18 17:48 Which process involves wearing away the coast line? Erosion > this is the wearing away caused by powerful waves. 1 of 9 How are waves created? Waves are created by the wind blowing over the surface of the sea 2 of 9 What is the definition of a costal zone? The coastal zone is the distance between the land and sea. 3 of 9 Name TWO types of costal erosion? Abrasion, hydrolic action, Attrition and Corrasion are all types of coastal erosion 4 of 9 What is the order for a formation of a stump? Cave, arch, stack, stump is the correct order. 5 of 9 What is a spit? A spit is an extended stretch of beach material that only joins the mainland at one end. 6 of 9 What is hard engineering? Hard engineering involves building structures, eg sea walls and groynes. 7 of 9 How can problems of coastal erosion and flooding be made worse? Coastal erosion and flooding is being made worse by climate change. 8 of 9 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. 9 of 9
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