2.2 Coastal Landscapes and Change

• Match the coastal process with its description:

  Erosion ↔️ Breaks down coastal material

  Deposition ↔️ Builds up coastal features

  Tides ↔️ Fluctuations in sea level
• Cliffs are steep, rocky slopes formed by the erosion of the coastline.


  True
• What is the term for the line where land and sea meet in coastal landscapes?

  Shoreline
• What type of erosion is caused by the pressure of water forcing cracks open?

  Hydraulic action
• Order the following steps in sustainable coastal management:

  1️⃣ Assess coastal risks

  2️⃣ Develop policies

  3️⃣ Implement conservation practices

  4️⃣ Monitor coastal changes
• Coastal protection measures such as sea walls and breakwaters can have both positive and negative impacts on coastal environments.Coastal protection
• The shoreline is the line where land and sea meet
• Ongoing coastal processes continually reshape coastal landscapes.


  True
• Sustainable coastal management aims to minimize negative human impacts on coastal environments.


  True
• Sustainable coastal management often involves a combination of different strategies
• Coastal landscapes are dynamic zones where land meets sea
• What is a prominent, jutting section of the coastline called?

  Headland
• Order the following coastal landforms from most resistant to least resistant to erosion:

  1️⃣ Cliffs

  2️⃣ Headlands

  3️⃣ Beaches
• Spits are formed by the deposition of sediment
• Match the coastal landform with its description:

  Beaches ↔️ Accumulations of sand by waves

  Cliffs ↔️ Steep slopes formed by erosion

  Bays ↔️ Curved indentations in the coastline
• High wave energy promotes erosion in coastal areas.

  True
• Overexploitation of coastal resources like fishing and mining is a major threat to coastal environments.Overexploitation
• Coastal processes such as erosion, deposition, and tides shape coastal landscapes.


  True
• Match the type of erosion with its description:

  Hydraulic Action ↔️ Water pressure forces cracks open

  Abrasion ↔️ Waves hurl rocks against the coast

  Solution ↔️ Chemical dissolution of rocks

  Attrition ↔️ Rocks wear down by collisions
• Match the coastal management strategy with its description:

  Hard Engineering ↔️ Constructing sea walls and breakwaters

  Soft Engineering ↔️ Using beaches and dunes to stabilize the coast

  Coastal Zoning ↔️ Designating areas for specific uses
• The shoreline is the line where land and sea meet.


  True
• Beaches are gently sloping accumulations of sand or shingle deposited by waves
• What is an elongated ridge of sand or shingle projecting into the sea called?

  Spit
• Wave action, erosion, and deposition are processes that shape coastal landscapes.

  True
• Erosion is the process that breaks down and removes coastal material
• Sustainable management of coastal areas aims to balance human use with environmental protection
• Sustainable management of coastal areas requires policies, planning, and practices that minimize negative impacts while promoting long-term health.


  True
• Sustainable management aims to balance human use with environmental protection in coastal areas.


  True
• Beaches are formed by the deposition of sand, shingle, or pebbles by waves and currents
• Wave energy and sediment supply are key factors that influence coastal erosion and deposition