Climate and coastal processes (F2)

Match the following instruments with what they measure

• Wind speed

• Rain gauge

• Wind direction

• Barometer

• Humidity

• Wind vane

• Precipitation

• Hygrometer

• Air pressure

• Anemometer

What is the landform labeled #3 in this picture?

• Arch

• Bay

• Spit

• Headland

When rocks and other materials carried by the sea are picked up by strong waves and thrown against the coastline causing more material to be broken off and carried away by the sea.

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Hydraulic action

• Solution

What is the coastal management method shown here?

• Breakwaters

• Rock armour

• Groynes

• Sea wall

As we move higher up in the mountain (above sea level) , the temperature gets progressively cooler.

What is the factor influencing climate here?

• Distance from the sea

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Longitude

What is the landform labeled #5 in this picture?

• Arch

• Cave

• Stack

• Stump

The type of rainfall shown here is...

What is #2 in this picture?

• Arch

• Bay

• Stump

• Headland

Rock armour is an example of what kind of engineering?

When material such as rocks and stones carried by waves hit and knock against each other wearing them down

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Hydraulic action

• Solution