Coastal processes

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes.

Define the term traction.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet

Suggest one way mass movement has affected this cliff.

You must use evidence from Figure 2a in your answer.

State one reason why rates of coastal erosion vary from place to place in the UK.

Study Figures 2b and 2c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of physical processes in the formation of these beaches.

You must use evidence from Figures 2b and 2c in your answer.

Coastal erosion and deposition create distinctive landscapes.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify landform X.

Define the term slumping.

Explain one way seasonal changes in the UK’s weather can affect rates of coastal erosion.

Study Figures 2b and 2c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of different physical processes in the formation of the coastal landforms shown in Figures 2b and 2c.

You must use evidence from Figures 2b and 2c in your answer.

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes.

Name one type of mass movement.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the year with the greatest amount of coastal erosion.

Explain one reason why rates of coastal erosion may change over time.

Study Figures 2b and 2c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of physical processes in the formation of the spit shown in Figures 2b and 2c.

You must use evidence from Figures 2b and 2c in your answer.

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by physical processes.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the landform shown in Figure 2a.

State one type of mass movement process.

Explain one way that constructive waves can affect beaches.

Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Examine how different physical processes and human activities may have affected the rates of erosion shown in Figure 2b.

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify landform X.

Name one process of sediment transport.

Explain one reason why some cliffs erode faster than others.

Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the advantages and disadvantages of the different coastal defences shown in Figure 2b.

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify landform X shown on Figure 2a.

State one type of weathering process.

Groynes are an example of hard engineering.

Explain one disadvantage of using groynes to protect the coast.

Study Figures 2b and 2c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of geology and physical processes in the formation of the coastal landforms shown in Figures 2b and 2c.

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by different physical processes.

Define the term mass movement.

Name one type of coastal landform created by deposition.

Explain one way rock type leads to the formation of headlands.

Study Figure 2 in the Resource Booklet.

Examine how coastal retreat has affected people and the environment in the landscape shown in Figure 2.

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the landform at 708518.

State one method of sediment transport along the UK coastlines.

Wave action is important along this stretch of coastline.

Explain one way in which destructive waves can increase the rate of coastal erosion.

Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of different physical processes in the formation of the bar shown in Figure 2b.