COASTAL FEATURES OF THE UK

What are the geological formations that form the edges of the UK coastline?

• Chalk cliffs, limestone cliffs, and granite cliffs

• Sandstone cliffs

• Marble cliffs

• Basalt cliffs

Which coastal feature is characterized by steep, vertical rock faces?

• Precipices

• Cliffsides

• Escarpments

• Cliffs

What is the term used to describe the narrow strip of land that extends out into the sea?

• peninsula

• archipelago

• atoll

• isthmus

Which coastal feature is formed by the erosion of headlands?

• Peninsulas

• Cliffs

• Coves

• Archipelagos

What is the name for the indentation in the coastline where the land curves inwards?

• cove

• bay

• inlet

• harbor

Which coastal feature is a long, narrow deposit of sand or shingle that extends from the shore into the sea?

• Lagoon

• Spit

• Cape

• Bay

What are the tall, isolated pillars of rock that are formed by erosion?

• Needles

• Pinnacles

• Spires

• Hoodoos

Which coastal feature is often created by longshore drift?

• Barrier islands

• Fjords

• Coves

• Spits

What is the term used for the high points of land that extend out into the sea?

• Cape

• Cliff

• Peninsula

• Promontory

Which coastal feature is known for its distinctive shape resembling a human nose?

• Sea stack

• Sand dune

• Cave

• Cliff