Y9 Coasts End of Unit Online

Destructive waves have _______ wave frequency and _____ wave height compared to constructive waves

• higher, higher

• higher, lower

• lower, higher

• lower, lower

constructive waves have ______ swash and _____ backwash.

• strong, strong

• strong, weak

• weak, strong

• weak, weak

What is this landform?

• mountain
• glacier
• bay
• canyon

Identify the landform shown in the photo.

• Bay bar

• Sea cave

• Spit

• Tombolo

Which of the following geographical term means how far the wind travels?

• Wind speed

• Fetch

• Wind fetch

• Prevailing wind

Which of the following geographical term means the wind which predominantly blows at a particular over a period?

• Wind speed

• Fetch

• Monsoon

• Prevailing wind

Air is trapped the cracks of cliffs by the incoming waves. The pressure buildup causes the joints to weaken and rocks to shatter.

• Hydraulic action

• Solution

• Attrition

• Abrasion

The process when rock particles knock against the base of the cliff causing parts of the cliff to breakdown.

• Attrition

• Solution

• Hydraulic action

• Abrasion

What is this landform?

• Arch
• Cave
• Headland
• Wave-cut Platform

What bests describes a discordant coastline?

• Soft Rock
• Same geology
• Hard Rock
• Different geology