Buildings on the Coast

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What is coastal erosion?

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It is the process by which coastlines are eroded by the action of waves, currents, and tides.

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Picture of coastal erosion

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[Image of coastal erosion]

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What are chalk cliffs?

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These are steep cliffs made of chalk, a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock.

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What are soft rocks?

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Soft rocks are types of rocks that are easily eroded, such as clay and sandstone.

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What are granite cliffs?

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They are steep cliffs made of granite, a hard, igneous rock.

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What are the effects of coastal erosion?

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The effects include loss of land, damage to property, and changes in coastal ecosystems.

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What is land reclamation?

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It is the process of creating new land from oceans, riverbeds, or lake beds.

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Examples of land reclamation

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Examples include the creation of new land in places like the Netherlands and Hong Kong.