TAB Geo UK Physical - Coastal 2

What is the name for a ridge of sand extending out to sea? ___________

Name the process where material is moved along a coastline?_______________

Which town in N. Wales was not happy with the groynes in Rhyl?

‘Man-made’ strategies are also known as Soft / Hard engineering strategies

‘Natural’ strategies are also known as Soft / Hard engineering strategies

Why weren’t they happy?

The sea wall cost __________ and resulted in a new _______ path.

Sea Walls cost ________ per metre.

The storm surge in Rhyl (year________), flooded _________ homes

Name a soft engineering strategy.

Complete: Sea walls stop erosion (_________) of the coastline.

Economic impacts are associated with environment / money

Where on the N Wales coast can a spit be found? ______________

Longshore drift only happens when ___________ winds are at an angle

What slows the process of Longshore Drift by trapping sediment? (Check Spelling)

Define ‘Coastal management’____________________________

Managed retreat is good because...