Coastal Landscapes and Change key words 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyCoastal landscapes and changeASEdexcel Created by: sophie000Created on: 27-02-18 15:10 Littoral zone The wider coastal zone 1 of 20 Dynamic equilibrium The balanced state of a system when inputs and outputs balance over time 2 of 20 Geological structure The arrangement of rocks 3 of 20 Halophytes Plants that can tolerate salt water, be submerged at high tide or be sprayed by the sea 4 of 20 Xerophytes Plants that can tolerate very dry conditions 5 of 20 Fetch The distance across water over which the wind blows 6 of 20 Beach morphology The shape of a beach 7 of 20 Sediment cells Long stretches of coastline that operate as almost self-contained physical systems 8 of 20 Mass movement The process responsible for the downslope movement of weathered material under the influence of gravity 9 of 20 Environmental refugees People and communities forced to abandon their homes due to natural processes 10 of 20 Geology The type of rock 11 of 20 Plant succession How a group of plants changes over time 12 of 20 Weathering The gradual breakdown of rock 13 of 20 Storm surge Changes in sea level caused by intense low-pressure systems and high wind speeds 14 of 20 Hard engineering Involves building structures along the coast 15 of 20 Soft engineering Attempts to work with the natural processes to reduce coastal erosion 16 of 20 Tangible Where costs and benefits are known and can be assigned monetary value 17 of 20 Intangible Where costs may be difficult to assess but are important 18 of 20 Winners People who have gained from the decision 19 of 20 Losers People who are likely to lose property, or see environmental damage 20 of 20
AS Geography Edexcel- Unit 2 (Crowded Coasts) Revision Notes with case studies 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating Teacher recommended
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