1.1.4:Factors affecting coastal landforms +processes Flashcards
1
Q
Standing waves type of
A
Wave reflection
2
Q
Standing waves
A
Wave is reflected off the cliff before it breaks = clapotis effect
3
Q
Lithology of the coastline
3
A
Hardness
Chemical composition
Permeability
4
Q
The structure of a coastline
A
The way rocks are disposed or geologically arranged
5
Q
Folding/faulting
A
Range of rock types with lithologies of different resistance to subaerial and marine processes
6
Q
Sub-aerial processes
occur where
A
cliff face
7
Q
Sub-aerial processes
4
A
physical/mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
biotic weathering
mass movement
8
Q
Marine erosion processes
occur where
A
cliff foot
9
Q
Marine erosion processes
4
A
hydraulic action
abrasion
attrition
corrosion
10
Q
Physical/mechanical weathering
3
A
freeze-thaw
salt crystallisation
water-layer weathering
11
Q
Chemical weathering
6
A
solution oxidation hydration hydrolysis chelation carbonation
