Dorset Coastline

Question 1

What coastal management was in place?

Answer 1

Groynes, beach replenishment and sea walls are in place to protect Swanage Bay and Bournemouth Beach

Question 2

How much of the Dorset Coastline has been developed?

Answer 2

25%

Question 3

What type of farming takes place at Poole Harbour?

Answer 3

Oyster and mussel farming

Question 4

How is the Dorset coastline become weathered?

Answer 4

Salt crystals grow because of warm weather on the south coast and because salty water is thrown onto cliffs then the water evaporates leaving salt forming crystals. The rocks are weakened by the crystal growth

Question 5

What are the advantages to erosion on the coastline?

Answer 5

It uncovers new fossils and keeps the cliff face fresh and rock record well exposed

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of erosion on the Dorset coastline?

Answer 6

Houses, roads, towns and villages may be put at risk

Question 7

What 4 coastal management strategies could they use on the Dorset coastline?

Answer 7

• Strategic Realignment
• Hold the line
• Advance the line
• Do nothing

Question 8

What human processes impact the Dorset coastline?

Answer 8

• Land use changes
• Agriculture
• Development

Question 9

What physical processes impact on the Dorset coastline?

Answer 9

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

Question 10

Why is there good opportunities for farming on the coastline?

Answer 10

• Warm sunny climate

- Fertile clay soils on the flat land behind the coast