GCSE Geography Coastal Landscapes Quiz

Which of these processes is not a mass movement?

• Slump

• Abrasion

• Rockfall

• Slide

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a destructive wave?

• Strong backwash

• Low frequency

• Steep wave

• Cause erosion

Complete the sequence (a)   Crevice, cave, arch, ………..

Which terms would you associate with the process longshore drift? Tick all that apply.

• Prevailing wind

• Swash

• Backwash

• Abrasion

Which of these landform examples is not formed by erosion?

• Chesil Beach

• Durdle Door

• Old Harry's Rocks

• Swanage Bay

Which of the following are hard engineering coastal management strategies? Tick all that apply.

• Rock armour

• Beach nourishment

• Groynes

• Sea wall

• Dune regeneration

The strategy of coastal management which is often referred to as 'to do nothing' is known as ………? It can also involve the removal of old sea defences and creates marshland.

(a)  

Describe and explain the formation of a spit. This answer should be at least 3-4 sentences long.

On what type of coastline would you find headlands and bays?

• Concordant

• Discordant

Which of the following is not an upland area found in the UK?

• Grampians

• Snowdonia

• The Fens

• The Lake Distrct