CCEA Coasts

Which of these characteristics is true of a constructive wave?

• Strong swash

• Strong backwash

Destructive waves are ________________________.

• long in relation to their height.

• tall in relation to their length.

What process is associated with constructive waves?

• deposition

• erosion

Which process causes erosion by the chemical action of sea water?

• solution

• hydraulic action

• abrasion

• attrition

Which process causes erosion due to the force of the waves?

• solution

• hydraulic action

• abrasion

• attrition

What is the name of this coastal feature?

• Headland

• Bay

• Stack

What type of coastline is needed for headlands and bays to form.

• coastline made of hard rock

• coastline made of soft rock

• a discordant coastline

• nothing special

Which of the following processes could contribute to the formation of bays?

• abrasion

• saltation

• traction

• longshore drift

Cliffs composed of hard rock are normally...

• tall and dramatic.

• gently sloping and smaller.

Where would you find these cliffs?

• Moher, Ireland

• Holderness Coast, England

• Swanage, England