Coastal Erosion and Climatic Hazards

Flashcards covering key concepts from the notes on coastal erosion, climatic hazards, and the impacts of sea level rise.

Coastal erosion caused by __________ involves abrasion, where stones and rocks rub against each other.

waves

The process of __________ occurs when stones and boulders collide with each other due to wave action.

attrition

Salts and other acids in seawater contribute to the __________ process, where materials are dissolved.

solution

Hydraulic action involves the __________ of waves compressing air in cracks of rocks, causing erosion.

force

Erosion creates __________ and headlands by pushing seawater into soft rock.

bays

A wave cut platform is exposed at __________ tide during erosion of cliffs.

low

Coastal squeeze results when salt marshes are pushed against __________ due to rising sea levels.

sea walls

Salinisation ruins fertile farmland, particularly in low-lying areas like the __________.

East Anglian Fens

The __________ Effect involves greenhouse gases like CO₂ trapping the sun's rays in the atmosphere.

Greenhouse

Hurricanes require ocean temperatures of at least __________ °F to form.

80

Displacement of communities may lead to them becoming __________ within their own country.

climate refugees

The __________ process slows down the uplift of water by reducing pressure on soil layers.

compaction