the physical and chemical characteristics of rocks

the arrangement of rock layers and rock features

where rock layers (hard and soft) run perpendicular to the coastline

where rock layers (hard and soft) run parallel to the coastline

The role of geology at the coast

Geography

Wave processes at the coast

Weathering and mass movement at the coast

Coastal erosion landforms

Landforms of coastal deposition

Examples of coastal landforms

Costs and benefits of coastal management strategies

Example of a coastal management scheme

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

This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about processes and landforms associated with coastal, river and glacial landscapes. Pupils will learn about the formative processes involved in creating distinctive landforms and of the need for management.

Coastal, river and glacial landscapes

Which of these categories is the best fit for glacial till?

The name of a coastline that has alternative layers of hard and soft rock running perpendicular to the coastline is a {{}} coastline.

Coves are characteristic of which coastline type?

when existing rocks are exposed to heat and pressure

The physical movement of rock material down a slope.

The sudden collapse of rock due to gravity.

The breakdown or disintegration of rocks at or close to Earth's surface.

Which of the following best describes weathering?

They are tall and have a strong backwash.

They have a weak swash and strong backwash.

They have a strong swash and weak backwash.

They erode the beach more than they build it.

Which of the following is true about constructive waves?

The process where rocks are thrown against a cliff by waves.

The pressure of water breaking rocks apart.

The chemical reaction of seawater with rock.

The grinding of rocks against each other, making them smaller.

The chemical reaction between water and rock minerals.

The heating and cooling of rock causing cracks.

The movement of ice scraping against rocks.

The expansion of water as it freezes in cracks in rocks.

The movement of land down a curved surface.

The gradual scraping of rock by wind or water.

What best describes the process of slumping?

"High, steep waves, typically formed by local storms, that remove sediment from beaches", this statement describes {{}} waves.

The role of geology at the coast

Lesson outcome