north norfolk coast

• where is norfolk

  county in the east of england, east anglia
• why is the norfolk coast distinctive

  it has a mostly low-lying landscape with broad beaches, saltmarshes, cliffs, and sand dunes
• what is it covered in

  sedimentary rocl
• what is the cliff composed of

  sands and clay
• what is the cliffs material like

  soft and crumbly in texture

  it can absorb rainwater
• what is the climate like

  relatively dry with warm summers and cold winters
• what is the coast like

  it is exposed to strong winds from the north sea which speeds up erosion of the landscape
• what affect does extreme cold have

  there may be freeze thaw weathering at the top of the cliff which can weaken the rock and cause it to collapse
• how is the blakeny point spit formed

  through longshore drift
• human activity

  fishing, farming and forestry

  tourists do hiking, cycling or boat trips
• what is the management in stiffkey

  salt marches have developed, a defence against the sea
• what is the management in holkham

  pine trees have been planted to stabilise sand dunes

  also boardwalks created to reduce erosion on sand dunes
• what is the management in wells next the sea

  sea walls built to deflect waves back to the sea, this stops erosion and reduces the risk of flooding