The Holdernees Coastline Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Holderness coastline located?
A
East coast of England
2
Q
What is the holderness coastline comprised of?
A
Chalk and soft boulder clay
3
Q
Why is the Holdiness coastline, the fastest road in coast in Europe?
A
Because of its soft rock
4
Q
What is spurn point
A
A spit at the mouth of the Humber estuary
5
Q
What coastline defences are at Mappleton?
A
Groynes and rock armour
6
Q
What proof line defences are at Bridlington?
A
Groynes and a sea wall
7
Q
What three towns does the erosion of the soft rock pose a threat to?
A
Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea
