Coastal Processes
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Coastal Processes starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how a sea cave is formed.
Describe the process of abrasion in coastal erosion.
Describe the process of solution in coastal erosion.
Explain how human activities can increase coastal erosion.
Explain how waves are formed in the sea.
Explain the importance of coastal processes for human settlements.
Explain the role of tides in shaping coastal landforms.
Explain the term 'wave-cut platform'.
What is the process by which sea waves wear away the land along the coast called? (1) Deposition (2) Erosion (3) Transportation (4) Weathering
Which of the following is a depositional feature? (1) Sea arch (2) Lagoon (3) Wave-cut platform (4) Headland
Which of the following is a feature formed by both erosion and deposition? (1) Spit (2) Beach (3) Bar (4) Estuary
Which of the following is a feature formed by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river? (1) Delta (2) Cliff (3) Stack (4) Cave
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a narrow piece of land projecting into the sea, usually formed by resistant rocks.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the area between the high tide and low tide marks.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the part of the coast that is always underwater, even at low tide.
Fill in the blank: The area where the land meets the sea is called the ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: A tombolo is a sandbar that connects an island to the mainland.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Beaches are only formed by the deposition of sand.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Coastal processes only occur during storms.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
