Hengistbury Head

?
  • Created by: tps-josh
  • Created on: 20-04-17 14:18
Where is Hengistbury Head located?
Between Christchurch Bay and Bournemouth Bay on the Hampshire/Dorset border.
1 of 12
Which direction does Barton-on-Sea lie?
West
2 of 12
The beach at Mudeford Spit is eroding at a rate of ...-...m per year.
The beach at Mudeford Spit is eroding at a rate of 2-3m per year.
3 of 12
There are regular, large ...... along the stretch of coastline.
There are regular, large landslides along the stretch of coastline.
4 of 12
Beach huts at the spit have begun to ...... in value.
Beach huts at the spit have begun to lower in value.
5 of 12
TRUE OR FALSE: The SSSI is under threat from coastal erosion affecting wildlife.
TRUE
6 of 12
Why has the spit reduced in length?
Due to construction of necessary coastal management techniques.
7 of 12
What type of rock has been used for rock amour/rip rap?
Carboniferous Limestone (a more resistant rock).
8 of 12
What type of grass has been plant to add stability to the Bournemouth side of the spit?
Marram Grass
9 of 12
In 2007 part of the beach was replenished, at what cost?
£3500/m2
10 of 12
Rock groynes were built along sections of the beach to slow..?
Longshore drift.
11 of 12
Gabions have been installed near the beach huts to absorb the ...... from .......
Gabions have been installed near the beach huts to absorb the energy from waves.
12 of 12

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Which direction does Barton-on-Sea lie?

Back

West

Card 3

Front

The beach at Mudeford Spit is eroding at a rate of ...-...m per year.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

There are regular, large ...... along the stretch of coastline.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Beach huts at the spit have begun to ...... in value.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Geography resources:

See all Geography resources »See all Water and rivers resources »