Landform formation
High land jutting out into the sea, formed of hard rock that resists erosion.
Headland
Sand that moves in a zigzag pattern.
Longshore drift
What is the number one reason tourists come to Australia?
The beaches/coasts.
What was the name of the movie we watched about the tsunami?
The Impossible
What does the 'L' stand for in BOLTSS?
Legend
When soft rock is eroded, what is formed?
A bay.
A narrow bar of deposited sand linked to the coast.
Spit
How much money does tourism bring into Australia?
Over 40 billion.
What usually starts a tsunami?
An offshore or underwater earthquake.
What topic are we covering now?
Landscapes and landforms.
Arches form at the end of what other type of coastal landform?
Headland
A small wave that deposits sand on a beach.
Constructive waves.
What is the major cause of damage to the coasts of Australia?
Erosion
What happens to the seawater just before the tsunami wave comes?
The water retreats.
Where is the equator?
Around the middle of the Earth.
What is formed when an arch collapses?
A stack
Water and suspended materials such as sand flowing onto a beach.
Swash
Other than tourists what are the coasts used for that bring the most money to Austalia?
Trade
How fast can a tsunami wave travel?
Up to 800km/hr.
What is the main natural force in creating waves?
Wind
What are the flat, eroded areas of rock at the base of a coastal cliff?
Wave cut platforms.
A wall that extends from a beach designed to trap sand and direct waves away.
Groyne
What percentage of people live within 50km of a coast in Australia?
85
In which ocean are tsunamis most common?
Pacific Ocean
What is the science/art of making maps?
Cartography