It is the fastest retreating coastline in europe, losing nearly 2 metres of coastline per year. The second is that the cliffs are made of soft boulder clay which erodes rapidly when saturated. It extends 61km from flamborough in the north to spurn point in the south. Sep 14, 2016 two seperate lessons on the landforms and defences on the holderness coastline. Protecting the coastline because the roots of a mangroves act can stabilise the coastlines of the river shores and river mouths.
Decision making exercise about the holderness coast where students have to decide what coastal defences to use to protect the coastline. I will also give a short account of the towns and villages that were lost to the sea, because of the. The holderness coast is a great case study to use when examining coastal processes and the features associated with them. In east of england, between flamborough head and spurn point. Spits form where the coastline changes direction and longshore drift continues to move material along the beach. Twinkl ks3 ks4 geography ks4gcse geography aqa physical physical landscapes. The most striking feature of the towns geography is a headland pointing eastward into the north sea which separates the sea front into a north bay and a south bay. There are many factors that affect this coastline like its the weather, the type of waves it receives. Jan 24, 2019 a case study of the holderness coastline depletion of the beach areas and high rates of erosion are major threats at the holderness coast. Flood prevention mangroves can stabilise water capacity of the substratum and on the soil surface, hence steady and retain water to prevent flooding. Home gcse study tools geography holderness coastline.
Beaches along the coast comprise mainly of shingle and sand eroded from the clay till. This lesson pack contains a dme based on processes at the coast. Geography all about coasts, with fun ideas for teaching and learning all about the geography topic of coasts complete with coastline images and diagrams. See more ideas about geography, gcse geography and geography revision. This equates to approximately 2 hours per week over 60 weeks and reflects how centres will use time for practical activities differently. Mar 16, 2006 the holderness coastline is the fastest eroding coastline in europe.
Case study of the holderness coast suitable for a level and gcse. Their roots span under the sea bed and up the beach. Ks3 science ks4gcse science geography ks3 geography ks4gcse geography history. It has the reputation as the number one place in europe for coastal erosion, and in a stormy year waves from the. Biological and physical weathering and the power of sea waves easily erode soft boulder clay cliffs. Revise gcse geography study guide gcse revision revise. Physical landscapes in the uk, coasts, physical landscapes in the uk, aqa, physical, gcse, aqa, eography, gcse, key stage 3, geography, secondary ks3. Freezethaw weathering occurs when the daytime temperature is different than the nighttime temperature either side of freezing point on rock faces during the day, water enters cracks in the rock and at night when the temperature drops the water expands as it freezes. Two seperate lessons on the landforms and defences on the holderness coastline.
Sustainable coastal management 1st by pumpkin interactive isbn. Mar 07, 20 gcse ks3 geography holderness coast coast mystery. Over time the level of the sand deposited will buildup until it is above sea level. This series is designed to help key stage 3 teachers with their background knowledge of a range of geographical themes and topics. A case study into the holderness coast for edexcel gcse geography 91. Located in the north east of england holderness coast is under attack. Home premium activities ks3 gcse teachers links search geotopics maps ask a geographer podcasts gallery photo gallery coastal environments holderness if you would like to sponsor this page and contribute towards the on going server costs for. To be able to identifydescribeexplain causes, effects and responses to coastal erosion using a named case study. Summary coastal landscapes lie between the sea and the mainland coasts are divided into four types rias, high coasts with cliffs, low coasts and lagoons are typical of coastal landscapes coastal management is an important aspect of coastal landscapes the holderness coastline has faced various challenges such as increased rate of erosion over the years. This process is called terminal groyne syndrome and happens frequently when groynes are stopped. Probably 3 to 4 lessons worth of work, including assessment. Our original story books, printed and delivered to your door. There are many factors that affect this coastline like its the weather, the type of waves it receives, its geology and human interferenceimpact. It has a fantastic array of coastal features including.
The first is the resuly of the strong prevailing winds creating longshore drift that moves material south along the coastline. The holderness coast is located on the east coast of england. A wave is formed by the wind blowing across the surface of the water, creating ripples, which then grow into waves. The holderness coast case study internet geography. Mappleton is located on the holderness coast of east yorkshire.
The rest of these mangrove forests are found, in the year 2000, over 118 countries and territories and over 53190 square miles. Geography a level holderness coast a3 case study poster. Edexcel level 1level 2 certificate in geography kge0 120 140 guided learning hours are required for these qualifications. Find more discussion in entertainment home gcse study tools geography holderness coastline. Sep 05, 2017 a case study into the holderness coast for edexcel gcse geography 91. Shop geographical association for geography teachers. The holderness coast is in the north east of england. The holderness coastline of yorkshire, one of europes fastest eroding coastlines with an average annual rate of. Mappleton is a village on the holderness coast, northeast united kingdom. The holderness coastline is one of the most rapidly eroding areas of the uk.
Ks3 science ks4gcse science geography ks3 geography ks4gcse geography history ks3 history ks4gcse history religion. Covers the impacts and protection on the coast as well as the management. In 1896 the council decided to link the two bays by the construction of a 1200 metre link road to be known as marine drive. The holderness coastline in east yorkshire is the fastest eroding coastline in the world case study. The holderness coastline is the fastest eroding coastline in europe. Holderness the holderness coast is threatened by fast rates of erosion and in addition the beach areas, which are important for tourism around mappleton, are being depleted at an alarming rate. There are two main types of mechanical weathering which occur at the coast. This is one of the most vulnerable coastlines in the world and it retreats at a rate of one to two metres every year. Mangroves geography igcse welcome to my geography gcse. Since they live in the intertidal zone their environments which they live in is constantly change. The area known as spurn, forms the southern extremity of the holderness coast and includes the unique feature of spurn point, a sand and shingle spit 5. The holderness coastline is located on the east coast of england. Holderness coastline, yorkshire netherhall school gcse. The holderness coast is europes fastest eroding coastline.
It reinforces previous learning about issues associated with living near the coast, along with the different coastal management strategies. Learn about and revise coastal landforms, whether caused by erosion or deposition, with gcse bitesize geography aqa. This is around 2 million tonnes of material every year. Edexcel international gcse 2012 in geography 4ge0 and. In this short project i will give a brief description of the original coastline of east yorkshire, and a brief description of the changes that happened and why they happened. The area contains text book examples of coastal erosion and deposition. This is based on the aqa a geography specification which requires a detailed case study of both aspects. Each lesson contains a range of activities and detailed case study information. In 1991, coastal engineering strategies were put in place to protect the village from coastal erosion. Its constantly being damaged by the sea and is losing over 1 metre of land each year. Edexcel international gcse 2012 geography 4geo and kge0. Coasts unit of work secondary resources physical landscapes in. Dec, 2016 mangroves are typically found, on a latitudinal scale, between 25 degrees north and 25 degrees south.
Homes under threat from coastal erosion at holderness. Waves are the primary force causing erosion along coastlines. Longshore drift will deposit material in the sea after the coastline has changed direction. A farm on the edge of the cliff is being lost to the sea and the owners are set to lose everything as insurance companies. Geography revision geography worksheets gcse geography geography for kids teaching geography teaching science science fair projects science experiments kids school projects. Spurn is made up of the material which has been transported along the holderness coast. Our original digital story books and teaching materials. The holderness coastline is located in the north of england, between the humber estuary in the south and a headland at flamborough. A headland with caves, stacks and stumps at flamborough head 2. The north of the coastline starts at flamborough head and ends at spurn point. Three distinctive features stand out along this coastline. Some parts of the holderness coastline are under constant attack from the erosional effects of the sea. Edexcel gcse geography a geographical themes and challenges offers a thematic approach to studying geography and the content is split by physical and human geography.
The holderness coastline is one of europes fastest eroding at an average annual rate of around 2 metres per year. Ks3 ks4 geography ks4 gcse geography aqa physical physical landscapes in the uk ks4 coasts ks4 coasts unit of work. Each pdf download provides straightforward background knowledge, explanation, diagrams and a glossary on a topic in the geography national curriculum so that teachers can develop their geography teaching with. The holderness coast is a 60 km stretch of coastline in east yorkshire. Jul 10, 2018 all the resources needed to teach pupils about coastal features coasts. Buy revise gcse geography study guide gcse revision revise gcse s. The holderness coastline is one of europes fastest eroding at an. The holderness coastline is in the north of england and runs between the humber estuary in the south and a headland at flamborough head. New business opportunities, millions spend on improving local infrastructure. Physical landscapes in the uk teaching resources for ks3 ks4. It is europes fastest eroding coastline because it is made from boulder clay. The exposed chalk of flamborough provides examples of erosion, features such as caves, arches and stacks. It has the reputation as the number one place in europe for coastal ero.
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