HOlderness coast 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEEdexcel Created by: thomasb7162Created on: 11-06-17 10:53 how many metres per year on the holderness coast are eroded 1-2 metres per year- fastest eroding coastline in the uk 1 of 6 what types of rock is there boulder clay 2 of 6 what type of coastline is it?? discordant at flamborough head and corcordant near Hornsea 3 of 6 what types of defences are there? and advan. and disadvan. sea wall- made ofconcrete-reflects waves back out to sea-protects base of cliff- but prevents easy access to beach 4 of 6 pt2. revetment-granite or wood-dissipates wave energy- very expensive + ugly 5 of 6 pt3. groynes-made of timber-prevents LSD anf absorbs wave energy - builds a wide beach (attracts tourists)- cant protect during storms 6 of 6
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