Holderness Coast Quiz

Where is the Holderness coastline located?

• West Yorkshire

• East Yorkshire

• North Yorkshire

• South Yorkshire

What is the name of the spit at the southern end of the Holderness coastline?

• Scarborough

• Flamborough Head

• Spurn Head

• Bridlington

What is the lithology of Flamborough Head?

• Chalk

• Clay

• Sand

• Limestone

What is the main type of rock that makes up the Holderness coastline?

• Chalk

• Glacial tills

• Sandstone

• Limestone

Which coastal town in the Holderness coastline has a harbor mouth and sea walls for protection?

• Scarborough

• Bridlington

• Hornsea

• Mapleton

What is the purpose of groins along the coastline?

• To prevent longshore drift

• To create more beaches

• To protect cliffs from erosion

• To attract tourists

Which area of the Holderness coastline is managed retreat?

• Flamborough Head

• Bridlington

• Hornsea

• Spurn Point

What is the main reason for coastal protection along the Holderness coastline?

• To prevent loss of farmland

• To protect nesting birds

• To prevent flooding

• To preserve historical sites

What is one of the potential economic costs of coastal erosion?

• High insurance costs for houses

• Loss of livelihoods and jobs

• Cost of compensation for residents

• All of the above

What is the environmental cost of coastal erosion?

• Loss of farmland

• Loss of nesting areas for birds

• Increased risk of flooding

• All of the above