Coastal Systems and Landscapes

Question 1

What is a high energy coastline?

Answer 1

Receive high inputs of energy in the form of large, powerful waves, caused by strong winds, long fetch and steep shelving offshore zones.

Question 2

Factors of a high energy coastline

Answer 2

High rate of erosion
Sandy Coves and rocky cliffs
E.G. Cave, Arch, Stack

Question 3

What is a sediment cell?

Answer 3

A stretch of coastline, typically bordered by two headlands, where the movement of sediment is self-contained to some extent.

Question 4

What type of system is a sediment cell?

Answer 4

Closed System

Question 5

Coastal Processes and sediment Cells

Answer 5

Coastal management can disrupt a sediment cell.

Question 6

UK and Sediment Cells

Answer 6

11 major cells in the UK

Question 7

How are Spits formed?

Answer 7

LSD deposits material across the river mouth leaving a bank of sand and shingle sticking out into the sea.

Question 8

How are recurved ends formed?

Answer 8

Changes in wind and wave direction may curve the end of a spit.

Question 9

Compound spits

Answer 9

New growth will occur and over time several recurved ends may form.
And a compound spit forms
The area behind the spit is sheltered by waves that develop into mudflats and saltmarshes.