Coastal Landscapes in the UK Flashcards
Describe the processes of freeze-thaw weathering.
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Freeze-thaw weathering occurs when rocks are porous (contain holes) or permeable (allow water to pass through). Water enters the rock and freezes. The ice expands by around 9%. This causes pressure on the rock until it cracks. Repeated freeze-thaw can cause the rock to break up.
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Describe the processes of freeze-thaw weathering.
Give three examples of soft engineering.
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Beach nourishment, managed retreat, dune regeneration, brief reprofiling.
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Give three examples of soft engineering.
Identify the two types of wave.
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Constructive and destructive waves.
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Identify the two types of wave.
What is longshore drift also known as?
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Littoral drift
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What is longshore drift also known as?
What word describes the movement of a wave down a beach?
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Backwash
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What word describes the movement of a wave down a beach?
