Year 10 - Geography
The role of geology in coastal erosion
Coastal landscapes
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about coastal processes and landforms. Pupils will learn about the physical processes operating at the coast and about the formation of distinctive landforms of coastal erosion and deposition. Pupils will also learn about the importance and options of coastal management.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how geology can affect the development of coastal landforms.
Key Notes
- How resistant rock is to erosional processes is influenced by its rock type (hard/soft).
- Geological structure can result in concordant and discordant coastlines.
- Coastal erosion creates distinctive landforms.
Vocabulary To Learn
- erosion: the wearing away of rocks along the coastline
- resistant: refers to rocks that are less likely to be eroded or weathered
- retreat: the process where cliffs move backward over time as erosion wears away the base of a cliff
- geological structure: the arrangement of rock structure
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Boulder clay is an example of sedimentary rock.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
How resistant rock is to erosional processes is influenced by its rock type (hard/soft). Geological structure can result in concordant and discordant coastlines.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'erosion'
the wearing away of rocks along the coastline.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Boulder clay is an example of sedimentary rock. Correction: Boulder clay is an example of glacial till. Glacial till is an example of sedimentary deposits.
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- Costs and benefits of management strategies Study Guide
- Risks from coastal flooding Study Guide
- The effect of human activities on coastal landscapes Study Guide
- The influence of sediment transportation and deposition on coastal landscapes Study Guide
- The role of climate, marine and sub-aerial processes in coastal erosion Study Guide
- Using GIS to visualise the impact of physical and human processes on coasts Study Guide
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