Holderness Coast Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the holderness coast located
A
East coast of England
2
Q
What is the average annual erosion for Holderness coast
A
2m
3
Q
How many villages have been lost at sea from the Holderness coast in the past 1000 years
A
29
4
Q
What rock type is the Holderness coast made up of
A
Boulder clay
5
Q
Why is the coastline being eroded away so quickly
A
Rock type
Rain
Destructive waves
Material is rapidly removed by the sea
Exposed coastline
6
Q
In 1991 how much money was spent on coastal protection for the Holderness coast
A
Nearly £2 million
7
Q
What did the coastal protection scheme involve for the Holderness coast
A
Blocks of granite imported from Norway was placed at the bottom of the cliff
