Holderness Coastline Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located
A
East coast of England in Yorkshire
2
Q
It’s Europe’s fastest…………..coastline
A
Eroding
3
Q
What is the rock called that the coastline is made up of
A
Boulder Clay - Thick, soft and crumbles
4
Q
How quickly is the coast eroding
A
On average - 2m per year
5
Q
Give some opportunities along the coastline
A
Tourism
- Resort towns = Mappeleton
- Fishing and caravan parks
High quality agricultural land
Gas terminals - supply 25% gas to British Gas
6
Q
Give some hazards along the coastline
A
30 villagres have disappeared since Roman times
Livestock falling of the cliff
Roads cut off
Groins placed further up the coast prevent sediment moving further down, relating in faster rates of erosion in some places
Economic decline
