coatsal recession and stability Flashcards
1
Q
what determines erosion rates?
A
type of rock- sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous
2
Q
what is bedrock?
A
solid rock beneath surface materials
3
Q
when is erosion rates slower?
A
the harder the rock and the mor impermeable it is the slower the rates of erosion
4
Q
what role does vegetation play in coastal landscapes?
A
vegetation stabilises the coast by binding sediment together making it harder to erode
