Coastal Landscapes and Change · Physical Systems

Coastal Systems and Sediment Cells

Understanding the inputs, transfers, and outputs of sediment within a coastal system.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do sediment cells function as closed systems in coastal geomorphology?
  2. 2What role does wave energy play in determining the morphology of a coastline?
  3. 3How does sub aerial weathering interact with marine erosion to shape cliffs?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Geography - Coastal LandscapesA-Level: Geography - Physical Geography
Year: Year 13
Subject: Geography
Unit: Coastal Landscapes and Change
Period: Physical Systems

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