Geomorphological Processes

Question 1

Weathering

Answer 1

The breakdown of rock at earths surface creating regolith that remains in situ.
Increases vulnerability to the coastline

Question 2

Mass movement

Answer 2

The downhill movement of material under gravity
Increases rate of coastal retreat

Question 3

Run-off

Answer 3

All the water that enters a river channel and eventually flows out of the drainage basin
Affects human activity at the coast

Question 4

Marine erosion

Answer 4

Those that operate upon a coastline that are connected to the sea such as waves, tides and Longshore drift
Increased rate of coastal retreat

Question 5

Marine transportation

Answer 5

The process that moves material from the site of erosion to deposition
Creates coastal features like spits and bars

Question 6

Marine and aeolian deposition

Answer 6

Transport of sediment via wind or waves
Creates landforms in the coast.