2.b High Energy Coastline (North Yorkshire)

Question 1

physical factors

Answer 1

• energy (wind and wave)
• sediment sources (erosional, fluvial, offshore material)
• landforms
• geology (e.g sandstone, chalk, mudstone)

Question 2

inter-relationship (Saltburn)

Answer 2

• north facing
• erosion rates (0.1-0.2m/yr)

Question 3

inter-relationship (Flamborough Head)

Answer 3

• 8 mile chalk cliff
• high vertical cliffs
• contains stacks, arches, blowholes

Question 4

inter-relationship (Robin Hoods Bay)

Answer 4

• traps sediment
• shore platform
• 1-15 degrees steep

Question 5

inter-relationship (Whitby)

Answer 5

• mouth of the river Esk
• fluvial inputs
• sea walls protect coastline

Question 6

changes over time

Answer 6

• development of shore platform
• constant cliff collapse (Flamborough head and Scarborough, due to waves and mass movement)
• development of beaches

Question 7

North Yorkshire facts

Answer 7

• England, North East Coastline
• Prevailing Wind = NE and SE
• Fetch = 1500km
• tidal range = 4m
• sediment cell = 1b St Abbs to Flamborough head
• longshore drift = North to South