Test

• What is the purpose of rock armour in coastal engineering?


  To trap longshore drift and protect the coastline
• How does rock armour affect wave energy?


  It reflects wave energy, reducing erosion
• What is sediment ranging in coastal geography?


  It refers to the movement and deposition of sediment along the coast
• What are constructive waves?


  Waves that build up beaches and deposit sediment
• What are destructive waves?


  Waves that erode beaches and remove sediment
• How do longshore drift and erosion interact in coastal processes?


  Longshore drift moves sand along the coast while erosion removes it
• What is a spit in coastal geography?


  A bridge of sand extending out from the coast
• What is the role of hydraulic action in coastal erosion?


  It involves waves forcing water into cracks in rocks, causing erosion
• What is abrasion in the context of coastal processes?


  The wearing away of rocks by the action of waves
• How does longshore drift occur?


  It is caused by waves approaching the shore at an angle
• What is the impact of coastal erosion on landforms?


  It shapes and alters coastal landforms over time
• What is the effect of strong waves on beaches?


  They can erode beaches and remove sediment
• What is the relationship between wave energy and coastal erosion?


  Higher wave energy leads to increased coastal erosion
• How does the direction of waves influence coastal landforms?


  It determines the pattern of erosion and deposition along the coast
• What is the significance of coastal engineering?


  It aims to protect coastlines from erosion and flooding
• What is the role of wind in shaping coastal features?


  Wind contributes to erosion and sediment transport along beaches
• How do human activities impact coastal erosion?


  Human activities can accelerate coastal erosion through construction and development