OCR B Geography Paper 1 case studies - Distinctive landscapes

North Norfolk Coast

where is North Norfolk located

East anglia in the East of england

what are the physical features of North Norfolk

Broad sandy beaches, salt marshes, sand dunes

In areas such as Overstrand what features can be seen

some stretches of cliffed coastline

what is the climate of North Norfolk

Fairly dry in summer and cool in winter

What does the climate of North Norfolk mean for the coastline

more vulnerable to geomorphic processes such as freeze thaw

What type of rock is in the North Norfolk coast

sedimentary rock chalk

What has happened to the coast as a result of regular erosion

boulder clay on the cliff is saturated

In some places on the North Norfolk coast how fast is it being eroded

2 metres a year

What an happen to clay in summer and what does this lead to

the clay can dry out leading to drier climate in the east

What processes occur in North Norfolk

freeze thaw, mass movement, slumping

Where do the main processes occur

between Overstrand and Happisburgh

What is the main process at the coast

slumping

What do waves in winter do to the cliffs

undercut the base of the cliffs

What process moves sand from east to west along the coast

longshore drift

What landforms are present where along the coast at North Norfolk

Overstrand-constructive waves create beaches

Blakeney point-Blakeney point spit

What is the plan for shoreline management at Overstrand

hold the line

How many millionaires approximately are in Overstrand

1,000

What is the coastal management at Overstrand

sea wall, rock armour, groynes, gabions

How much is a sea wall per metre

£10,000

How much are groynes per metre

£1,000

How much are gabions per metre

£500

What is being protected at Bacton gas terminal and what methods are being used

gas terminal and village being protected with a £20 million beach nourishment project