1.1.2 Coastal Landscapes

• What are the key components of coastal landscapes?

  Landforms, features, processes
• Processes in coastal landscapes shape and modify the physical environment.


  True
• Spits are long, narrow ridges of sand or shingle that project out into the sea
• Coastal landscapes are constantly changing due to erosion, deposition, and other coastal processes
• Match the key components of coastal landscapes with their descriptions:

  Landforms ↔️ Physical shapes created by natural processes

  Features ↔️ Specific elements enhancing the landscape
• What are cliffs formed by?

  Wave erosion and weathering
• Depositional landforms are created by the accumulation of sediment by waves, currents, and wind.

  True
• Marine processes are vital in shaping coastal landscapes through erosion, deposition, and transportation.


  True
• Coastal development and pollution are examples of negative human impacts on coastal landscapes.


  True
• Coastal landscapes represent a transition zone between land and sea.


  True
• Match the erosional landform with its description:

  Cliffs ↔️ Steep slopes formed by erosion

  Headlands ↔️ High, rocky projections of land

  Wave-cut platforms ↔️ Flat surfaces at the base of cliffs

  Sea arches and stacks ↔️ Isolated rock formations
• What is the primary process that shapes depositional landforms?

  Deposition
• What type of zone do coastal landscapes represent?

  Transition zone
• Processes such as erosion, deposition, and weathering shape coastal landscapes.


  True
• What is a wave-cut platform?

  Flat rocky surface
• Bars are submerged ridges of sand or shingle that run parallel to the coastline
• Marine processes continuously reshape the interface between land and sea
• What defines coastal landscapes?

  Interface between land and sea
• Match the characteristic of coastal landscapes with its description:

  Dynamic ↔️ Constantly changing due to coastal processes

  Diverse ↔️ Includes cliffs, beaches, estuaries, and marshes

  Transitional ↔️ Represents a zone between land and sea

  Economically important ↔️ Provides resources and recreational opportunities
• What are some examples of depositional landforms?

  Beaches, spits, bars
• What is the definition of coastal landscapes?

  Interface between land and sea
• Coastal landscapes are economically important because they provide resources, transportation links, and recreational opportunities
• Erosional landforms are created through the process of erosion by the sea
• Sea arches and stacks are isolated rock formations left behind as the surrounding softer rock is eroded
• What is a tombolo?

  Ridge connecting island to mainland
• What are some positive human impacts on coastal landscapes?

  Coastal defense structures
• Coastal landscapes are constantly changing due to erosion, deposition, and other coastal processes
• Landforms in coastal landscapes are created by natural processes
• What are some examples of erosional landforms?

  Cliffs, headlands, sea arches
• Tombolos are ridges of sand or shingle that connect an island to the mainland.


  True
• Coastal landscapes can include landforms such as cliffs, beaches, estuaries, and marshes.


  True
• What are some examples of coastal landforms?

  Cliffs, beaches, spits
• Headlands are formed by the differential erosion of harder and softer rock.


  True
• What are beaches made of?

  Sand, shingle, or pebbles
• Match the marine processes with their descriptions:

  Erosion ↔️ Wears away coastal land

  Deposition ↔️ Accumulates sediments

  Transportation ↔️ Moves sediments by waves