the wearing away of rocks along the coastline

refers to rocks that are less likely to be eroded or weathered

the process where cliffs move backward over time as erosion wears away the base of a cliff

The role of geology in coastal erosion

Geography

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

Change in a named coastal landscape

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

low-energy waves that result in the buildup of sediment along the coastline

high-energy waves that result in the removal of sediment along the coastline

the breaking down or dissolving of rocks through plants, animals and weather

downhill movement of sediment due to gravity

refers to the vertical section of water from the surface to the sea bed

the most frequent wind direction a location receives

the sea dropping sediment (or material) being carried by the water at the coastline

construction of infrastructure such as roads, houses and tourist areas

long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns

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

a reduced ability to cope or withstand an event

how important an area is either socially, economically or environmentally

using artificial structures to protect coastlines from erosion and flooding

making use of natural processes to reduce erosion and flooding  in a way that minimies environmental impact

any groups or individuals involved in or interested in changes being made at the coast

photographs from any time in the past which can be compared with more recent photographs including aerial, satellite or conventional

information which is tied to a particular point in time, so that data can be time-enabled (also known as spatiotemporal data)

maps from any time in the past which can be compared with more recent maps

information which has been tied to a particular location (geolocated), using an agreed system such as latitude and longitude

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Coastal landscapes

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