Coastal Landscapes Quiz

What does the word 'marine' mean?

• Related to the sea

• Inland

• Mountainous

• Desert-like

What is the difference between constructive and destructive waves?

• Constructive waves erode the coast, while destructive waves deposit sediment.

• Constructive waves have a weak swash, while destructive waves have a strong backwash.

• Constructive waves happen in winter, while destructive waves happen in summer.

• Constructive waves are caused by wind speed, while destructive waves are caused by fetch.

How does compressed air operate (work) when eroding a coastline?

• It causes waves to break

• It expands and shatters rock

• It carries sediment up the shore

• It forms sea caves

What is longshore drift?

• A type of wind

• A transportation process

• A coastal erosion process

• A type of wave

What causes deposition on a coastline?

• Abrasion

• Compressed air

• Longshore drift

• Hydraulic action

Why do bays and headlands form?

• Due to constructive waves

• Due to destructive waves

• Due to compressed air

• Due to different rock types

How are beaches shown on OS maps?

• With a red line

• With a yellow line

• With a blue line

• With a green line

What steps could county councils take if they wanted to encourage deposition along a coastline?

• Build sea walls

• Install groynes

• Use rock armour

• Implement beach nourishment

Which coastal defence measures are best suited to a sand beach with longshore drift?

• Sea walls

• Gabions

• Rock armour

• Groynes

What actions can we take as individuals to keep beaches clean?

• Walk on sand dunes

• Damage marram grass

• Dispose of waste properly

• Leave litter behind