Year 10 - Geography
The role of geology at the coast
Coastal landscapes
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Unit Summary
This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about processes and landforms associated with coastal, river and glacial landscapes. Pupils will learn about the formative processes involved in creating distinctive landforms and of the need for management.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how geology can affect the development of coastal landforms.
Key Notes
- Rock type (hard/soft) affects the development of coastal landforms.
- Geological structure can result in concordant and discordant coastlines.
Vocabulary To Learn
- rock type: the physical and chemical characteristics of rocks
- geological structure: the arrangement of rock layers and rock features
- discordant coastline: where rock layers (hard and soft) run perpendicular to the coastline
- concordant coastline: where rock layers (hard and soft) run parallel to the coastline
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.
Rock type (hard/soft) affects the development of coastal landforms. Geological structure can result in concordant and discordant coastlines.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'rock type'
the physical and chemical characteristics of rocks.
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 coastal management strategies Study Guide
- Example of a coastal management scheme Study Guide
- Examples of coastal landforms Study Guide
- Landforms of coastal deposition Study Guide
- Using GIS to visualise the impact of physical and human processes on coasts Study Guide
- Wave processes at the coast Study Guide
- Weathering and mass movement at the coast Study Guide
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