Geosphere- Coastal Geomorphology

Question 1

What is the water depth at the edge of the continental shelf

Answer 1

100-200m

Question 2

What is stratigraphy

Answer 2

A pile of sediment that has been accumulated over a certain time period

Question 3

How does sediment move in estuarine coasts

Answer 3

There is less sediment and more energy to move sediment. Higher transport capacity than sediment input

Question 4

Is there more deposition or erosion in deltaic coasts

Answer 4

Deposition (more sediment input)

Question 5

What is deep water wave height determined by

Answer 5

Wind speed and duration

Question 6

2 types of tides

Answer 6

Spring and neap

Question 7

Microtidal height

Answer 7

<2m

Question 8

Mesotidal height

Answer 8

2-4m

Question 9

Macrotidal height

Answer 9

> 4m

Question 10

What type of energy systems are erosional coasts

Answer 10

High energy systems with low sediment outputs

Question 11

Example of erosional landforms

Answer 11

Cliffs
Wave cut platforms
Arch

Question 12

How many people living in coastal areas will be at risk from flooding in the future

Answer 12

Half a billion

Question 13

Example of depositional features

Answer 13

Barrier islands
Estuaries
Salt marshes
Mud flats