Case Study → Sediment cell concept - Holderness (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How many sediment cells operate around England and Wales?
How many sediment cells operate around England and Wales?
11
What are the three components of a sediment cell?
What are the three components of a sediment cell?
Sources, transfer zones, sinks
What type of rock is eroded at Flamborough Head?
What type of rock is eroded at Flamborough Head?
Chalk
Which processes move sediment in transfer zones at Holderness?
Which processes move sediment in transfer zones at Holderness?
Longshore drift & offshore currents
What type of depositional landform is Spurn Head?
What type of depositional landform is Spurn Head?
Spit
How does debris from cliff collapse show negative feedback?
How does debris from cliff collapse show negative feedback?
Protects cliff base, slowing erosion
What happens when Spurn Head erodes significantly?
What happens when Spurn Head erodes significantly?
Offshore bar forms, protecting the spit
How does climate change create positive feedback at Holderness?
How does climate change create positive feedback at Holderness?
Storms erode beach; debris can't protect
What effect do rising sea levels have on Spurn Head?
What effect do rising sea levels have on Spurn Head?
Sediment removed faster than replaced
Which feature can act as both a source and a sink?
Which feature can act as both a source and a sink?
Sand dunes