Costal Landscapes Flashcards
1
Q
How much does water expand when frozen?
A
10%
2
Q
Example of headland
A
Studland (chalk)
3
Q
Example of bay
A
Swanage Bay
4
Q
Example of arch
A
Old Harry’s Rock
5
Q
Example of spit
A
Spurn point
6
Q
Example of bar
A
Slapton sands
7
Q
Example of wave cut platform
A
Southern Down, Wales
8
Q
How much does the Holderness Coast retreat by each year?
A
2 metres
9
Q
How many village lost at Holderness coastline since Roman times
A
23
10
Q
Example of discordant coastline
A
Jurassic Coast
11
Q
Example of concordant coastline
A
White Cliffs of Dover
12
Q
Prevailing wind in UK direction
A
South-Westerly
13
Q
How much has sea level rose by English Channel in 100 years
A
12cm
14
Q
How high are sea walls built?
A
3-5 metres
15
Q
£ per ground per metre
A
£2000
