A Level (OCR) coastal processes

Which of the following are geomorphic processes?

• Weathering

• Mass movement

• Marine erosion

• All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a form of chemical weathering?

• Oxidation

• Pressure release

• Hydrolysis

• Hydration

Which of these processes are types of marine erosion?

• Hydraulic action

• Wave pounding

• Suspension

• Attrition

Which of the following are types of physical (or mechanical) weathering?

• Organic acids

• Thermal expansion

• Salt crystallisation

• Carbonation

Which of the following processes predominantly occur at the base of a cliff?

• Deposition

• Mass movement

• Weathering

• Marine erosion

Name a type of physical weathering that is unlikely to be effective in the UK climate. [1 mark]

List two types of mass movement [2 marks]

List two type of coastal transport [2 marks]

Name one type of physical weathering that is effective (actively happens) on UK coastlines. [1 mark]

During physical weathering of rocks, does a chemical alteration of the rocks take place?

• Yes

• No