Distinctive landscapes case study quiz 1 - coasts

How long is the Jurassic coast?

• 155km

• 250km

• 100km

• 50km

In which counties is the Jurassic coast located?

• Dorset and East Devon

• Suffolk and Norfolk

• Pembrokeshire

• Kent and Sussex

What is the main type of geology found on the Jurassic coast?

• Igenous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

When was the Jurassic period? (The period the Jurassic coast takes its name from)

• 2.6 million years ago to present day

• 250-200 million years ago

• 140-65 million years ago

• 200-140 million years ago

The geology of the Jurassic coast dates includes which time periods?

• Jurassic

• Triassic

• Cretceous

• Quaternary

How many groynes were built along the Bournemouth coast as part of the new Shoreline management plan for the Town?

• 21

• 33

• 53

• 12

How much will the new coastal management scheme in Bournemouth cost?

• £25 million

• £50 million

• £100 million

• £12 million

How long will the new coastal management scheme in Bournemouth take to complete?

• 20 years

• 12 years

• 5 years

• 17 years

How often will the beach be replenished as part of the new coastal management scheme in Bournemouth?

• Every year

• Every 5 years

• Every 8 years

• Every 3 years

What were the impacts of the February 2014 storm on the Jurassic coast?

• Portland Bill at the eastern end of Chesil Beach was cut off by floodwater and buildings were damaged.

• Sea levels rose by 600mm.

• Coastal retreat at West Bay was caused by rock falls from the cliffs.

• Lyme Regis (popular with tourists and fossil hunters) was hit by waves.