WorksheetsKS3 Coasts
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does hydraulic power mean?
Rocks being eroded into smaller pebbles and sand
Waves throwing rocks at the cliff
Power of waves attacking the cliff
Power of waves attacking animals' habitats
What does abrasion mean?
Rocks being eroded into smaller pebbles and sand
Waves throwing rocks at the cliff
Power of waves attacking the cliff
Power of waves attacking animals' habitats
What does attrition mean?
Rocks being eroded into smaller pebbles and sand
Waves throwing rocks at the cliff
Power of waves attacking the cliff
Power of waves attacking animals' habitats
Label the coastal features on the image.
beach
arch
headland
bay
Label the coastal features on the image.
arch
stack
stump
cave
What type of wave has a strong swash and weak backwash?
Constructive
Destructive
What type of wave has a strong backwash and weak swash?
Constructive
Destructive
A destructive wave has a weak (a) and a strong (b) . They are in height and help (c) a beach. A constructive wave has a strong (d) and a weak (e) . They are smaller in height and help construct a beach.
What is this coastal management strategy?
Sea wall
Gabions
Groynes
Rock armour
What is this coastal management strategy?
Sea wall
Gabions
Groynes
Rock armour
