Formed because of lines of weakness in a headland, such as joints or faults, are particularly vulnerable to erosion.
Cave
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Formed because over time erosion may lead to two back to back caves breaking through a headland.
Arch
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Formed gradually as over time the arch is enlarged by erosion at the base and sides and by weathering processes action on the roof. The roof then collapses leaving a ...
Stack
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An accumulation of sand and shingle found where deposition occurs at the coast.
Beach
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A narrow, long finger of sand or shingle jutting out into the sea.
Spit
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Longshore drift may cause a spit to grow across a bay trapping a fresh water lake or lagoon, what id this piece of land called?
Bar
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The transportation of sand and pebbles along the coast by waves.
Longshore Drift
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Joins the gap between an island and the mainland.
Tombolo
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the interrelationship between the living and non living elements of a habitat
Ecosystem
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Involves using artificial structures to control the forces of nature.
Hard Engineering
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To try and fit in and work with natural coastal processes.
Soft Engineering
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A high up wall or embankment, made of concrete which reflects the waves back into the sea.
Sea Wall
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Timber or rock structures that are built into the sea at right angles to the coast.
Groyne
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Leave nature to take it's course.
Managed Retreat
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Dumping or pumping sand from else where onto an eroding shoreline.
Beach Replenishment
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Card 2
Front
Formed because over time erosion may lead to two back to back caves breaking through a headland.
Back
Arch
Card 3
Front
Formed gradually as over time the arch is enlarged by erosion at the base and sides and by weathering processes action on the roof. The roof then collapses leaving a ...
Back
Card 4
Front
An accumulation of sand and shingle found where deposition occurs at the coast.
Back
Card 5
Front
A narrow, long finger of sand or shingle jutting out into the sea.
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