Coastal Test Revision

7 key geographical concepts

Weathering definition

Physical Weathering

Chemical Weathering

Erosion Definition

Types of Erosion - Attrition

Types of erosion - Hydraulic Action

Types of Erosion - Solution

Types of Erosion - Abrasion (Corrasion)

Erosional features - CAVE

Erosional features - ARCH

Erosional features - STACK

Erosional features - STUMP

Erosional features - HEADLAND

Erosional features - BAY

Erosional features - WAVE-CUT PLATFORMS

Depositional Features - SPIT

Depositional features - BARS

Depositional features - TOMBOLO

Berms

Formation of beaches

Coastal protection strategies - RIP RAP WALLS

Coastal protection strategies - SAND DRIFT FENCING

Coastal protection strategies - SEAWALLS

Coastal protection strategies - GROYNES (BREAKWATER)