Christchurch bay

Question 1

where is christchurch bay located?

Answer 1

south coast of england
hampshire/dorset barrier
from hengistbury head to hurst castle spit

Question 2

human activity on christchurch bay

Answer 2

densely populated coastal towns and resorts like high cliff
expensive homes
tourist spot
hengistbury head - important historical and environmental sites

Question 3

geology in christchurch bay

Answer 3

layers of permeable sandstone
not resistant to erosion
structure slopes from west to east

Question 4

climate in christchurch bay

Answer 4

sunny summer, mild wet winters
prevailing wind from SW
vulnerable to storms
periods of heavy rainfall

Question 5

costal management in christchurch bay: hengistbury head

Answer 5

groynes, gabion boxes and revetments

Question 6

coastal management christchurch bay: high cliffs

Answer 6

groynes, sea walls, revetments, cliff stabilisation, profiling, vegetation planting , beach replenishment

Question 7

coastal management christchurch: barton on sea

Answer 7

groynes, revetments, cliff stabilisation, cliff drainage, rock armour

Question 8

coastal management christchurch: milford on sea

Answer 8

groynes, sea walls, revetments and rock armour