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UK coasts

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which rock type erodes the quickest?

a)

Hard rock

b)

Soft rock

2.

Which of the following is an example of soft rock?

a)

Chalk

b)

Basalt

c)

Granite

3.

Which type of coastline has parallel bands of rock running along the sea?

a)

Concordant

b)

Discordant

4.

Wihch type of coastline features headlands and bays?

a)

Concordant

b)

Discordant

5.

Identify the feature that forms when a cave erodes all the way through a headland.

a)

Stack

b)

Stump

c)

Arch

d)

HEadland

6.

Which type of wave has a strong SWASH

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

7.

Which type of wave is associated with erosion

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

8.

How has climate change affected storm frequency in the UK?

a)

It has increased storm frequency

b)

It has decreased storm frequency

9.

Which key term describes the movement of material down a slope due to gravity?

a)

Prevailing slip

b)

Mass movement

c)

gravity slip

10.

Identify the season when coastal erosion rates are greatest.

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Autumn

d)

Winter