2B.1

Question 1

littoral zone

Answer 1

Dynamic zone of constant change. An area of shoreline where land is subject to wave action.

Question 2

littoral zones

Answer 2

offshore
nearshore
foreshore
backshore

Question 3

Types of coastlines

Answer 3

rocky cliffed coastline
sandy coastline
estuarine coastline

Question 4

long-term factors effecting the littoral zone

Answer 4

changes in sea level
climate change

Question 4

short-term factors effecting the littoral zone

Answer 4

tides
storm surges

Question 5

sediment cell

Answer 5

a large self-contained area of coastline.

Question 6

types of feedback loops

Answer 6

positive
negative

Question 6

dynamic equilibrium in sediment cells

Answer 6

inputs and outputs of sediment are in a constant state of change but remain in balance.

Question 7

positive feedback loop

Answer 7

exaggerates change making system more unstable.

Question 8

negative feedback loop

Answer 8

Lessens change that has occurred in the system.

Question 9

rocky coastline

Answer 9

resistant geology and often in an area of high energy.

Question 10

sandy/estuarine coastline

Answer 10

in areas of low energy