Hazards
Constructive Plate Margin
Where tectonic plate move away from each other
Decomposer
A creature that breaks down dead living things
Abrasion
A type of erosion. When stones scrape or are thrown at the cliff
Discharge
The amount of water in a river
Tectonic Hazard
A hazard that happens because of the earths plates moving. E.g. Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption or Tsunami
Biodiversity
The variety of plants and animals in an area
Beach Nourishment
Soft engineering. When sand is added to a beach to absorb the power of the waves.
Erosion
The wearing away of rocks. Hydraulic action, abrasion, solution, attrition.
Economic Impact
An impact that affects trade, business or money.
Desertification
When an area turns into desert.
Weathering
The wearing down of rocks from the weather.
Gorge
The valley left behind when a waterfall retreats.
Social Impact
An impact on people, their health or their daily lives
Overgrazing
Mass Movement
When a large section of land moved downhill because of gravity.
Meander
Bend in a river
Mitigation
Trying to reduce the problem
Ecotourism
An environmentally friendly way of going on holiday. People are educated about the place.
Transportation
The movement of sediment by water. Traction, saltation, suspension, solution
Vertical erosion
Erosion of the bottom of the river