ripples in the sea caused by wind blowing over the surface of the water

high, steep waves, typically formed by local storms, that remove sediment from beaches

low waves, typically formed by distant storms, that deposit sediment onto beaches

Wave processes at the coast

Geography

Weathering and mass movement at the coast

The role of geology 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

Constructive waves have a stronger swash than backwash and build up beaches.

Constructive waves have equal swash and backwash, maintaining beach levels.

Constructive waves have a stronger backwash than swash and erode the coastline.

Constructive waves occur mostly during storms and erode the beach rapidly.

Constructive waves break frequently and move material offshore from beaches.

Identify the answer that correctly describes constructive waves.

Longshore {{}} is a process by which sediment is transported along coastlines.

What erosion process does the statement 'rocks and sediment collide and break into smaller and smoother pieces' describe?

What factors will determine the strength of a wave?

the movement of water caused by wind blowing across the sea

an area of sand or pebbles along the shore

a part of the coastline that extends into the sea

a sheltered area of water, often between two headlands

Match the terms to the correct definition.

Climate change today is caused by human activities that increase {{}} gas levels in the atmosphere.

What is the main factor that creates the waves we see at the seaside?

Which of the following is the UK's longest river?

What process does 'the wearing away of rocks by water' describe?

In which part of the UK is Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain, located?

Wave processes at the coast

Lesson outcome