the wearing away of rocks along the coastline

long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns

the protection of coastlines from erosion and flooding through artificial or natural methods

Change in a named coastal landscape

Geography

The role of geology in coastal erosion

The role of climate, marine and sub-aerial processes in coastal erosion

The influence of sediment transportation and deposition on coastal landscapes

The effect of human activities on coastal landscapes

Risks from coastal flooding

Costs and benefits of management strategies

Using GIS to visualise the impact of physical and human processes on coasts

This unit teaches pupils about coastal processes and landforms. Pupils will learn about the physical processes operating at the coast and about the formation of distinctive landforms of coastal erosion and deposition. Pupils will also learn about the importance and options of coastal management.

Coastal landscapes

Tourism has no effect on coastal erosion in Happisburgh.

Tourism has stopped erosion by funding coastal barriers.

Tourism impacts have caused Happisburgh council to ban all beach access.

Tourism has worsened erosion by increasing foot traffic on cliffs.

How has tourism affected coastal erosion at Happisburgh?

What mass movement processes are the cliffs at Happisburgh vulnerable to? 

How many houses has Happisburgh lost in the last 20 years?

Longshore drift moving towards Great Yarmouth has caused what to happen to the beach at Happisburgh?

What term is used to describe the distance a wave has travelled?

The most effective coastal management is always to do nothing.

Reducing erosion at one location can increase erosion further down the coast.

Economically valuable locations are most likely to be protected from erosion.

The aim of coastal management is always to prevent any erosion of the UK.

Which of these statements is most correct about coastal management?

Which of these processes is most likely to have produced unconsoliated material as the local geology at a coastline?

The most common wind direction at a location is called the {{}} wind.

the movement of water carrying sediment up the beach

the movement of water carrying sediment away from the beach

high-energy waves that remove sediment from beaches

low-energy waves that build up sediment on beaches

Match the terms below with the correct definitions. 

Climate change causes rising sea levels, leading to coastal flooding.

Increased storm intensity from climate change erodes coastlines faster.

 Climate change has no effect on coastal ecosystems or landforms.

Climate change only impacts coastal areas by increasing fish populations.

Select the answers that correctly describe impacts of climate change on coastlines. 

Starter Quiz

What term is used to describe the distance a wave has travelled?