3. Low Energy And High Energy Coasts

Question 1

What are the features of a high energy coastline?

Answer 1

Predominantly strong wave power
High waves
Strong prevailing wind
Long length of fest here
Erosion greater than deposition
Landforms: wave-cut platforms (eg west coast of Britain)

Question 2

What are the features of a low energy coastline?

Answer 2

Low wave energy
Waves spread out (dissipated energy)
Low waves
Deposition greater than erosion
Low tidal range
Landforms: beaches, spits (eg inlets and sheltered bays, Baltic Sea)

Question 3

What makes the Baltic Sea a good example of a low energy coastline?

Answer 3

Sheltered waters

Low tidal range

Question 4

Give some example of high energy coastlines.

Answer 4

The exposed Atlantic coasts of Northern Europe and North America