Theme 7 - Our Changing Coastline

Question 1

What does the word relief mean ?

Answer 1

The shape of the land, in other words is it flat, hilly, gentle slopes, steep slopes

Question 2

Name the 4 processes of coastal erosion

Answer 2

Hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, solution

Question 3

Name 3 different coastal landforms created by erosion

Answer 3

Caves, arches and stacks, headlands and bays, coves

Question 4

Name and locate an example of caves, arches and stacks

Answer 4

Old Harry Rocks, Studland, Dorset

Question 5

Name and locate an example of a cove

Answer 5

Lulworth Cove, Lulworth, Dorset

Question 6

How does the type of rock affect the rate of erosion along a coastline?

Answer 6

Soft rock (less resistant rock) erodes quickly e.g clay and hard rock (more resistant rock) erodes slowly e.g chalk

Question 7

Name two reasons for why sea levels are rising

Answer 7

Thermal expansion and polar ice caps melting

Question 8

What is the difference between soft and hard engineering works?

Answer 8

Soft - blends in with the surroundings and is fairly cheap whereas hard is expensive and needs the use of machinery. Hard - also can be an eye-sore.