Unit 1 Geography: Coasts

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What is coastal deposition?
It takes place when water slows down.
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What do all beaches have in common?
They are all made up of constructive waves.
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What are the differences between sand and shingle beaches?
Particles are small: sand. Particles are large: shingle Gentle slope: sand. Steep slope: shingle.
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What is hard engineering?
Artificial structures that break up the waves and deflect some of their power.
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What is soft engineering?
Works with nature to protect the coast. Looks natural.
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Card 2

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What do all beaches have in common?

Back

They are all made up of constructive waves.

Card 3

Front

What are the differences between sand and shingle beaches?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is hard engineering?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is soft engineering?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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