jurassic coast (swanage) Flashcards

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geology in swanage

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made up of chalk- this chalk is more resistant that boulder clay (like in holderness) therefore the erosion is slower

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human activity in swanage

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there is a hotel by the coastline- it puts pressure on the cliff adding to erosion

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how many groynes were put in place to slow landform change

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19 groynes

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