Coasts

In this unit you will study coastal landforms and characteristic features including the formation of wave cut platforms, cliffs, caves, arches, stacks, beaches, and spits.

• Students study two stretches of coastline to illustrate erosional and depositional features and processes and will visit Filey Bay and Flamborough Head to carry out fieldwork.
• Case studies will assist you to recognise the earth’s crust is modified by coastal processes which result in distinctive landforms.
• You will study the interaction between people and coastal environments and look in detail at the strategies used to solve problems such as coastal defences eg. groynes, sea walls, extending the tourist season and providing new facilities.
• Students will become aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the strategies to different groups of people such as the impact further along a coast of building groynes and the possibility of overcrowding when new facilities are provided. 
• Opportunities exist for decision making exercises about the implementation of strategies.