Coastal Zone Quiz

What is the coastal zone?

• A static boundary between land and sea

• A changing boundary between land and sea

• A fixed area for tourism

• A permanent zone for oil extraction

What type of rock is found in hard rock coasts?

• Shale

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Clay

Which coast is an example of a discordant coast?

• Lulworth Cove

• Holderness Coast

• Flamborough Head

• South-west Ireland

What is a concordant coastline?

• Rock are at right angles to the coast

• Rock are parallel to the coastline

• A mix of hard and soft rocks

• A coastline with no rock structure

What forms a stack in coastal erosion?

• A cave collapsing

• An arch collapsing

• A cliff eroding

• A headland breaking

What is the main feature of a coastal zone?

• Its static nature

• Its economic value

• Its geology and rock type

• Its tourism potential

What is a weakness in rock structure?

• Resistant layers

• Joints and faults

• Hard rock types

• Soft rock types

What is an example of a soft rock coast?

• Flamborough Head

• Lulworth Cove

• Holderness Coast

• Portland limestone

What type of rock is more easily eroded?

• Igneous rocks

• Resistant sandstones

• Clays and shales

• Granite

What is the result of erosion processes at Lulworth Cove?

• Formation of a headland

• Creation of a large overhang

• Formation of a cove

• Development of a stack