Test Question Flashcards
How do waves form?
Waves form due to the wind blowing across the surface of the water.
What causes cliffs to collapse?
Cliffs collapse due to erosion, weathering, and undercutting by waves.
What is long shore drift?
Long shore drift is the process of sediment being transported along the coast by wave action.
How are coastal erosion landforms created?
Coastal erosion landforms are created through the continuous action of waves eroding the coastline.
How are coastal deposition landforms created?
Coastal deposition landforms are created when sediment is deposited by waves and currents.
Case study of coastal landforms
Examples include the coastal landforms found in Dorset and Holderness.
How are coastlines protected from erosion?
Coastlines are protected from erosion through various methods such as sea walls, groynes, and beach nourishment.
Case study of coastal management
An example of coastal management is the Lyme Regis project in Dorset.
