North Norfolk Coast Quiz

What type of coastline is the North Norfolk coast known for?

• Rocky cliffs and pebble beaches

• Broad sandy beaches, salt marshes, sand dunes, and some cliff coastline

• Tropical beaches with coral reefs

• Steep fjords and deep inlets

Which industry is attracted to the North Norfolk coast due to its 'big skies'?

• Primary industry

• Secondary industry

• Tertiary industry

• Quaternary industry

What is the main direction of longshore drift along the North Norfolk coast?

• North to South

• South to North

• East to West

• West to East

What geological feature marks the furthest extent of ice advance from Cromer?

• Blakeney Point

• Overstrand base

• Cromer Ridge

• Holtkham Sand Dunes

What is the rate at which cliffs are retreating in parts of the East of the North Norfolk region?

• Over 2m each year

• Over 1m each year

• Under 0.5m each year

• Cliffs are not retreating

Which of the following is NOT listed as a main threat to manage in the North Norfolk Management Strategy?

• High rates of coastal erosion

• Occasional Storm surges

• Long-term sea-level change

• Frequent heavy rainfall

What purpose do the groynes at Wells-next-the-Sea serve?

• To increase the levels of erosion further along the coast

• To help stabilize the sand dunes

• To prevent material being transported by longshore drift and preserve the beach

• To protect the local wildlife

Which of the following is a negative impact of hard engineering defences along the North Norfolk coast?

• They have increased the amount of sediment along the coast

• They have made the settlements more vulnerable to destructive waves

• They have negative impacts on areas down the coast which have not been defended

• They have improved the natural landscape

What is a criticism of the hard engineering structures used in North Norfolk?

• They are considered to be ineffective against destructive waves

• They are considered to be too expensive

• They are considered to be visually unappealing, ruining the natural landscape

• They are considered to be environmentally friendly

Which coastal defence scheme involved planting pine trees to stabilize sand dunes?

• Wells-next-the-Sea

• National Coast watch Institution lookout station

• Holkham

• Cromer