Coastal Deposition Processes and Landforms
Investigates the processes of marine transportation and deposition and the landforms they create.
Key Questions
- Analyze the conditions necessary for the formation of depositional landforms like spits and bars.
- Explain the role of prevailing winds and currents in shaping depositional features.
- Compare the characteristics of different types of beaches.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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