Holderness And Swanage

Question 1

Name an example of a stack at Swanage, and where it is located

Answer 1

Old Harry, at Balard Point

Question 2

What type coastline is at Swanage?

Rock bands

Answer 2

Discordant

Question 3

What is the coastline known as at Swanage?

Answer 3

The Jurassic Coast

Question 4

Name an example of cliff erosion at Swanage

Answer 4

Lulworth Cove

Question 5

What is the example of the Harbour at Swanage?

Answer 5

Poole Harbour

Question 6

Where is the Holderness coast and how long is it?

Answer 6

East coast, Yorkshire, 61km long, fastest coastal erosion in Europe

Question 7

How much coastline has been eroded since the Roman era? - Holderness

Answer 7

3-4km

Question 8

Name 2 examples of coastal defences at Mappleton - Holderness

Answer 8

Blocks of granite were imported from Norway, used as rock armour
2 rock groynes installed to prevent the transfer of silt

Question 9

What impacts has the coastal management scheme had? - Holderness

Answer 9

This has caused the increase in coastal erosion rates further south on the coast. However, it has protected some towns.

Question 10

Why was the coastal management needed? - Holderness

Answer 10

Needed to protect towns like Hornsea and Mappleton. Vital infrastructure needs protection such as B1242 road. Gas terminal which supplies 25% of UK’s gas on the cliff edge.