Paper 2 The UK’s Evolving Physical Landscape

Question 1

Concordant Coastlines

Answer 1

Strata arranged parallel to the coast
Lulworth cove- small entrance through hard rock strata into eroded cove with steep sides along the hard rock strata

Question 2

Discordant Coastlines

Answer 2

Strata arranged perpendicular to the coastline
South West Ireland - Soft rock strata eroded quicker than the hard rock strata headlands of hard rock are formed between bays if soft rock

Question 3

Spit

Answer 3

Formed by longshore drift when sand is carried in front of mouth of the river
Spit grows until the erosion of the river is matched by the deposition by long shore drift
Can curve around when wave direction changes, making a hook
Salt marshes can form behind the spit

Question 4

Bar

Answer 4

Longshore drift carries sand and sediment in front of a bay
Behind the bar, a shallow lagoon forms

Question 5

Summer constructive waves

Question 6

Winter destructive waves

Question 7

Coastal erosion processes

Answer 7

Hydraulic action
Abrasion
Attrition