The Holderness Coast quiz 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: emilyemCreated on: 04-05-14 18:20 What is one of the fastest eroding coast lines in europe? the holderness coast 1 of 18 What was the holderness coast originally made of? chalk 2 of 18 What is the holderness coast now made of? Why? Boulder clay, it was deposited by glacial till 3 of 18 What do the waves mainly erode the holderness coast by? hydraulic action and abrasion 4 of 18 What is the sub aerial process that erodes the holderness coast? rotational slip 5 of 18 What type of coast line is the holderness coast? sacrificial 6 of 18 What does a sacrificial coast line mean? eroded material is carried away to other parts of the coast, so there is no material to protect the coast originally eroded 7 of 18 How much land does Ringborough farm lose each year? How much does this cost? 1-2 metres, £5000-£5500 a year per acre lost 8 of 18 In one storm how much land was lost at Sand le Meer caravan park? More than 26m 9 of 18 How many bases have been lost to the sea at Sandy beaches caravan park? 50 10 of 18 Over 150 years how much land has Kilnsea lost? 200 m 11 of 18 How far away from the sea is the main road in Mappleton? 34m 12 of 18 Why is industry being threatened in Mappleton? Gas terminal is close to the sea 13 of 18 How much do East Riding council spend each year on coastal defences? £200,000 per year 14 of 18 In 1991 how much did Mappleton spend on rock armour and groynes? How much granite was used? £1.9 million - 60,000 tonnes of granite 15 of 18 For how long do the sea defences in Mappleton guarantee the erosion to be minimal? 50 years 16 of 18 Why was it economically worthwhile to put sea defences in Mappleton? the main road is close to the sea so needs protecting 17 of 18 In Kilnsea what coastal protection was used? How long will this last? managed retreat- flood low lying land, 20-30 years 18 of 18
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