GCSE Geography - Geological and Coastal Processes in the UK

What type of rock is chalk classified as?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

Which type of rock is resistant to erosion due to its crystalline structure?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

What geological feature is formed by glacial erosion?

• Corries

• Floodplains

• Spits

• Headlands

Which process involves the downhill movement of material under gravity?

• Weathering

• River deposition

• Mass movement

• Longshore drift

What is the main cause of freeze-thaw weathering?

• Wave action

• Water freezing in cracks

• Chemical reactions

• Burrowing animals

Which type of wave is associated with building up the coast?

• Destructive waves

• Constructive waves

• Seismic waves

• Tidal waves

What is the primary direction of prevailing winds in the UK?

• South-east

• North-west

• South-west

• North-east

Which type of weathering involves tree roots widening cracks?

• Chemical

• Biological

• Mechanical

• Thermal

What is the process called when waves throw sediment against the coast?

• Solution

• Attrition

• Abrasion

• Hydraulic action

Which type of farming is common in UK upland areas?

• Vineyard farming

• Hill sheep farming

• Dairy farming

• Arable farming