Rates of coastal recession and stability (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the approximate erosion rate of igneous rocks such as granite and basalt?
What is the approximate erosion rate of igneous rocks such as granite and basalt?
<1mm per year
Which rock type experiences the fastest erosion rate of 2-10m per year?
Which rock type experiences the fastest erosion rate of 2-10m per year?
Unconsolidated materials
Why are sedimentary rocks like shale particularly vulnerable to erosion?
Why are sedimentary rocks like shale particularly vulnerable to erosion?
They have many natural bedding planes
What happens when permeable rock strata sits above impermeable rock in a cliff?
What happens when permeable rock strata sits above impermeable rock in a cliff?
Vulnerable to mass movement
How do plant roots help stabilize coastal sediment?
How do plant roots help stabilize coastal sediment?
Bind sediments together
What are halophytes?
What are halophytes?
Plants that tolerate salt water
What are xerophytes adapted to tolerate?
What are xerophytes adapted to tolerate?
Very dry conditions
What is the term for sand dune plant succession?
What is the term for sand dune plant succession?
Psammosere
Why do salt marshes often develop in estuaries?
Why do salt marshes often develop in estuaries?
Sheltered from strong waves
How often is climax vegetation in salt marshes submerged?
How often is climax vegetation in salt marshes submerged?
Once or twice each year