Geography: Coasts

Questions related to the Edexcel Spec B, but they might be relevant to other exam boards, i don't know. Enjoy :)

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  • Created by: Rebecca
  • Created on: 07-05-11 13:59
What factor does NOT affect wave size?
Prevailing wind direction
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What is an example of a discordant coastline?
SW Ireland
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Destructive waves cause:
Steeper beaches
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Longshore drift forms spits at...
A sudden change in coastline direction
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Slumping occurs when:
mass of loosely consolidated materials move a short distance down a slope
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What is an advantage of a sea wall?
A promenade is created
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Approximately how much are groynes?
£2000/m
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ICZM means
Intergrated Coastal Zone Management
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Soft engineering includes:
Beach nourishment
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Constructive waves:
Deposit sediment
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How does coastal retreat NOT affect property?
Footpaths are destroyed
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Who are probably not stakeholders along the Dorset coast?
Transnational Corporations
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What is a concordant coastline like?
Alternating layers of rock parallel to coastline
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What is an example of a discordant coastline?

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SW Ireland

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Destructive waves cause:

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Longshore drift forms spits at...

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Slumping occurs when:

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