Coastal erosion case study Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Holderness coastline, Yorkshire
2
Q
Important settlements
A
Bridlington Hornsea Mappleton Withernsea Kilnsea
3
Q
Landforms
A
Cliffs
Beaches
Spit
Headland
4
Q
Processes
A
Erosion LSD Deposition Hydraulic action Corrasion
5
Q
Defences
A
Sea walls
Rock barriers
6
Q
Cliffs
A
5M tall
Made from boulder clay
Eroding at 2M per year
7
Q
Beaches
A
Made of sand
Drift aligned
Steep
8
Q
Spit
A
Spurn head
SSSI- Salt marsh/ migratory birds
Using hold the line
9
Q
Headland
A
Flamborough head
SSSI- Birds eg. Puffins
10
Q
Rock barrier/ Groynes
A
Mappleton
Built after major protests for them
Built up beach
11
Q
Sea walls
A
Used in Hornsea
Protect holiday resorts
12
Q
SMP
A
Shoreline management plan
In place
Protects very few areas
