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

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

Change in a named coastal landscape

Risks from coastal flooding

Costs and benefits of management strategies

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

information which is tied to a particular point in time

information which has been tied to a particular location (geolocated)

Match the keywords and their definitions.

GIS apps which enable us to visualise temporal data include ...

GIS apps use historical imagery and historical maps to measure changes such as the rate of coastal {{}}.

The movement of sediment along the coast.

The breakdown and removal of rocks by waves.

Which of the following is a physical process shaping coastlines?

The breaking of rocks into smaller pieces.

What is deposition in coastal environments?

Which human activity increases coastal erosion?

Using natural processes to protect the coast.

Protecting coastlines with man-made structures.

What is hard engineering in coastal management?

Starter Quiz

What is coastal erosion?