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WorksheetsHolderness Coast Case Study
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where is the Holderness Coast located?
North-west England on the North Sea
North-West Scotland on the North Sea
North Norfolk on the North Sea
In Cornwall on the Atlantic Ocean
The northern end of the Holderness Coast is marked by a chalk headland called (a) Head.
The southern end of the Holderness Coast is marked by a (a) called Spurn Point.
The Holderness Coast is Europe's ______ eroding coastline.
Fastest
Slowest
What is the main geography of the area?
Granite
Limestone
Chalk
Sandstone
Boulder clay
Why is the Holderness Coast eroding so quickly?
Strong winds particularly from the north east.
A long fetch.
Boulder clay if not very resistant to erosion.
The number of tourists that visit the area.
Which of these places is located in the case study area?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
Swansea
Which of these locations is protected by rock armour and two rock groynes?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
At which of these locations has the groyne been controversial due to it causing faster erosion down drift?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
At which of these locations have the sea defences been recently upgraded?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
At which of these locations are important for tourism?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
At which of these locations are protected by sea walls and wooden groynes?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
At which of these locations is the sea wall particularly bad for limiting beach access?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
At which of these locations is rock armour present?
Bridlington
Hornsea
Mappleton
Withernsea
