Coastal Geomorphological Processes (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What state do coastal systems gradually move toward over time?
What state do coastal systems gradually move toward over time?
Dynamic equilibrium
Which processes occur on land but significantly influence coastal shape?
Which processes occur on land but significantly influence coastal shape?
Sub-aerial processes
What happens when a coast has a positive sediment budget?
What happens when a coast has a positive sediment budget?
Shoreline builds toward the sea
A negative sediment budget occurs when what happens?
A negative sediment budget occurs when what happens?
More material removed than added
If inputs are 500,000 m³/yr & outputs 300,000 m³/yr, what's the net balance?
If inputs are 500,000 m³/yr & outputs 300,000 m³/yr, what's the net balance?
+200,000 m³/yr
Which are the three main types of weathering at the coast?
Which are the three main types of weathering at the coast?
Chemical, Biological, Mechanical
What is rotational slumping?
What is rotational slumping?
Material slides down a curved slip plane
What distinguishes mass movement from erosion?
What distinguishes mass movement from erosion?
Mass movement is gravity-driven downslope
What are the three interconnected coastal processes?
What are the three interconnected coastal processes?
Erosion, Transport, Deposition
What energy can waves generate when breaking against cliff bases?
What energy can waves generate when breaking against cliff bases?
25-30 tonnes m⁻²