Coastal Landscapes: Explore the UK's Diverse Coastlines

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a typical landform found along a coastline?

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Mountain

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Beach

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Cliff

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Dune

Question 2

Which factor does NOT influence the formation of coastal landscapes?

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Number of visitors

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Waves

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Climate

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Tides

Question 3

Which of these factors does NOT affect the formation of coastal landscapes?

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Farming

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Waves

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Climate

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Geology

Question 4

Which of these factors does NOT affect how much a coastline erodes?

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Number of tourists

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Wave energy

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Type of rock

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Climate

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a typical coastal feature?

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Mountain

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Sand dunes

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Sea cave

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Salt marsh

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT typically found along a coastline?

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Forest

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Beach

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Sand dunes

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Salt marsh

Question 7

Which factor has the greatest impact on the speed at which a coastline erodes?

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Wave energy

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Wind speed

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Tidal range

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Beach slope

Question 8

Which of these processes does NOT play a role in shaping coastal landscapes?

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Photosynthesis

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Deposition

Question 9

What process is primarily responsible for forming sandy beaches?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Weathering

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a type of coastal landscape found in the UK?

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Forest

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Beach

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Cliff

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Salt marsh

Question 11

Which of these factors does NOT influence the formation of coastal landscapes?

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The color of the sky

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Waves

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Climate

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Human activity

Question 12

Which coastal feature is formed when sediment is deposited by waves and currents?

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Beach

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Headland

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Estuary

Question 13

What is a headland?

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A landform that juts out into the sea, created by erosion

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A landform that forms when sediment builds up along the coast

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A landform that forms when sand and shingle are deposited, creating a long, narrow ridge

Question 14

Which of these factors does NOT influence the formation of coastal landscapes?

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Human population density

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Geology

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Climate

Question 15

Which of these factors does NOT influence the direction of longshore currents?

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Tidal patterns

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Prevailing wind direction

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Shape of the coastline

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Wave height and strength

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a common feature found in coastal landscapes?

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Mountain

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Wave-cut platform

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Sand dunes

Question 17

Which of these features is not usually found in a coastal landscape?

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Mountain range

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Sand dunes

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Rocky cliffs

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Tidal pools

Question 18

On a coastal walk, you find a sandy stretch of land that separates the sea from a freshwater lake. Which coastal feature have you most likely discovered?

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Spit

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Headland

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Bay

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Cliff

Question 19

Which of these factors does NOT affect the formation of coastal landscapes?

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Farming

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Geology

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Climate

Question 20

Which of these coastal features is formed by erosion, not deposition?

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Cliff

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Beach

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Sand dune

Question 21

Which process primarily causes coastal rocks to break down due to the force of waves?

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Abrasion

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Hydraulic action

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Attrition

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Corrosion

Question 22

What coastal feature is formed when waves and currents deposit sand and shingle?

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Beach

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Cliff

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Headland

Question 23

Which of these is not a coastal process?

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Photosynthesis

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Deposition

Question 24

Which of these factors does NOT affect the formation of coastal landscapes?

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Number of tourists visiting the area

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Type of rocks along the coast

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Weather conditions in the area

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Height of cliffs along the coast

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a natural process that changes coastal landscapes?

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Building seawalls

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Deposition

Question 26

How do human activities, like building sea walls, impact coastal landscapes over time? Think about how they affect coastal ecosystems and erosion patterns.

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Sea walls can stop erosion, but they can also mess with how sediment moves naturally.

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Sea walls always have good effects on coastal landscapes.

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Sea walls don't affect coastal landscapes at all.

Question 27

What is the main goal of sustainability in coastal management?

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Ensuring the needs of coastal communities are met without harming the environment for future generations.

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Protecting coastal environments without considering the needs of local people.

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Allowing people to use coastal areas freely, even if it damages the environment.

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Sustainability in coastal management is unimportant because coastal landscapes never change.

Question 28

What process is the main cause of cliff formation along a coastline?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Longshore drift

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Weathering

Question 29

How do dams and levees on rivers impact coastal erosion?

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They worsen erosion by reducing sediment available to rebuild beaches.

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They reduce erosion by increasing sediment available to rebuild beaches.

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They have no effect on coastal erosion rates.

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a long-term effect of coastal erosion?

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Improved air quality

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Loss of land and property

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Increased risk of flooding

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Loss of habitat for coastal species

Question 31

What is the key concept behind integrated coastal management, and why is it crucial for coastal regions?

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Integrated coastal management combines various viewpoints and knowledge to manage coastal areas sustainably, considering environmental, economic, and social factors.

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Integrated coastal management prioritizes environmental protection in coastal areas.

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Integrated coastal management is only necessary in highly developed coastal areas.

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Integrated coastal management is not needed because coastal areas are naturally resistant to change.

Question 32

Which factors affect where sediment is found along a coastline?

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Headlands, bays, wave energy, and sediment type

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Wave energy and sediment size

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Water depth and temperature

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal erosion process?

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Deposition

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Attrition

Question 34

What is the name of the landform created when sediment builds up due to longshore drift?

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Spit

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Headland

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Bay

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Island

Question 35

What is the main factor that influences the shape and formation of different coastal landforms?

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Wave energy

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Rock type

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Climate

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Sea level

Question 36

What is the term for the movement of sand and sediment along the coastline by waves and currents?

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Longshore drift

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Accretion

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal landform created by erosion?

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Headland

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Cliff

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Wave-cut platform

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Cave

Question 38

Which of the following is a sustainable approach to coastal management?

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Allowing natural processes to occur

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Building hard structures like seawalls

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Nourishing beaches with imported sand

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Relocating coastal communities

Question 39

Which coastal landform is created when waves and currents deposit sand and gravel?

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Spit

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Fjord

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Cliff

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Estuary

Question 40

Erosion can separate a headland from the mainland, forming which coastal feature?

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Island

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Bay

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Spit

Question 41

Which coastal erosion management strategy is most effective for protecting the environment and coastline in the long term?

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Allowing the coastline to naturally change shape (managed retreat)

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Building a seawall or other hard structure

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Adding sand to the beach from another location (beach nourishment)

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Planting trees and other vegetation along the coastline

Question 42

Which of the following is not considered a type of coastal landform?

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Mountain

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Beach

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Cliff

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Headland

Question 43

Which process is responsible for creating beaches?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Glaciation

Question 44

What is the term that describes the gradual wearing away of coastal land by the force of waves and currents?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Sedimentation

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Submergence

Question 45

What is the name of the well-known coastal landmark in southern England that features high cliffs and white beaches?

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The Jurassic Coast

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The Cornish Riviera

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The Lake District

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The Yorkshire Dales

Question 46

Which process wears away the base of cliffs, creating caves and arches?

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Hydraulic action

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Wave refraction

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Longshore drift

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Tidal currents

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in shaping coastal landscapes?

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Distance from urban areas and population density

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Wave energy and sediment type

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Wind patterns and storm frequency

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Underlying rock type and geological structures

Question 48

Headlands are coastal landforms made of what kind of rock?

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Erosion-resistant rock

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Soft, easily eroded rock

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Loose sediment

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Clay

Question 49

Which type of wave action creates caves and arches in coastal cliffs?

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Corrosion

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Attrition

Question 50

Which factor has the greatest influence on the height of coastal cliffs?

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Rock type

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Wave energy

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Tide range

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Wind speed

Question 51

In the UK, which human activity is a major contributor to coastal erosion?

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Coastal development

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Climate change

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Agriculture

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Tourism

Question 52

Which coastal management strategy involves constructing structures to shield the coastline from erosion?

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Hard engineering

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Soft engineering

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Managed retreat

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Beach nourishment

Question 53

Managed retreat is a coastal management strategy that prioritizes what?

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Minimal environmental impact

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Low cost

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Effectiveness in all situations

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Complete prevention of coastal erosion

Question 54

Which of the following is not a type of habitat commonly found in coastal areas?

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Forest

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Salt marsh

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Mudflat

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Sand dune

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a sustainable method for protecting coastlines?

Accepted Answer

Constructing a seawall

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Planting trees and vegetation along the coastline

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Establishing an artificial reef

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing the formation of coastal landscapes?

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Volcanic activity

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Wave action

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Erosion and deposition

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Climate change

Question 57

What type of coastal landform is characterized by a long, narrow strip of land that extends into the sea?

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Spit

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Headland

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Bay

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Cliff

Question 58

Erosion is a process that:

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Wears away landforms

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Buries landforms

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Forms new landforms

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Protects landforms

Question 59

Which of the following is a characteristic of a coastline with low wave energy?

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Sandy beaches

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Steep cliffs

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Rapid erosion

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Fjords

Question 60

What is the process by which sediment is deposited on a coastline?

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Compaction

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a challenge faced by coastal communities in the UK?

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Earthquakes

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Sea level rise

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Coastal erosion

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Tourism

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a landform commonly found in coastal landscapes?

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Mountain

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Beach

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Cliffs

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Delta

Question 63

What is the process that wears away coastal landforms called?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Subduction

Question 64

Which UK coastline is known for its steep cliffs and sandy beaches?

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Jurassic Coast

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Pembrokeshire Coast

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Cornish Coast

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Norfolk Broads