Exploring the UK's Coasts

What is a coast?

• A large forest area

• A mountain range

• A type of boat

• A strip of land that meets the sea or ocean

Which sea is Blackpool located by?

• North Sea

• Irish Sea

• English Channel

• Atlantic Ocean

What type of rock is the Giant's Causeway made of?

• Slate

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Granite

What natural process helps create caves and arches on coastlines?

• Pollution

• Construction

• Deposition

• Erosion

What are the two main processes involved in the shaping of coastlines?

• Erosion and Deposition

• Freezing and Melting

• Planting and Harvesting

• Burning and Flooding

How long is the UK's coastline?

• 25,000 km

• 15,500 km

• 20,000 km

• 31,368 km

What does it mean that the UK is a maritime nation?

• It is landlocked

• The country is located in the middle of a continent

• The lives of people are connected with the sea

• The main industry is agriculture

What are the seas and ocean surrounding the UK?

• North Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea, and the English Channel

• Baltic Sea, Red Sea, Dead Sea, and Arctic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Caribbean Sea

• Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Coral Sea

What causes the formation of sand dunes along coastal areas?

• Urban development

• Wind and sand deposition

• Heavy rainfall

• Forest growth

Which ocean is located to the west of the UK?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean