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What is coastal geology?
Coastal geology studies coastal processes which affect the geology in coastal regions. Some coastal processes are effects of hurricanes, incised valleys, river migration, sedimentation, barrier island systems, estuaries, deltas, etc.
What are the effects of erosion on the gulf coastal plains?
it shrinks the soil down fast!
What is the effect of coastal area?
A coastal area would be a location that is the edge of the land , where it meets the sea or the ocean. Drastically , the effects would be that the waves would have great access to the coastal settlements , such as docks and harbours.
What is the effect of builosing river dams on coastal regions?
The effect of building river dams on the coastal regions is that they will be able to help control the effects of caused by flooding.
What are the environmental effects of coastal overpopulation?
Coastal overpopulation means1. Less fish in the sea 2.Less beaches for getting a suntan. 3.More work for lifeguards.
What coastal defenses exist in Bridlington?
Bridlington's defences consist of groynes on the beach, which lessen the effects of longshore drift.
What is a narrow coastal belt?
A narrow coastal belt refers to a thin strip of land that runs along the coast or shoreline of a body of water, such as an ocean or sea. It is typically characterized by its proximity to the water and may encompass beaches, dunes, coastal cliffs, or other coastal features. Due to its limited width, a narrow coastal belt is often subject to the effects of erosion, storms, and other coastal processes.
How does pollution affect coastal zones?
It effects barrier island by putting pollution in the air that is harmful to the animals and island and can destroy it.
What are the positive effects of coastal erosion?
It can create tourist attractions and can create beaches by longshore drift so seaside resorts will get money
What will future hold due the effects of Global Warming?
Scientists have said coastal flooding, terrible weather changes (more hurricanes and tornadoes)
What are the positive and negative effects of being bordered by seas?
pollution and global warming.what
Why do intertidal zones have very productive ecosystems?
Coastal ecosystems are generally highly productive because they benefit from nutrients in runoff water and they're shallow, providing ample light and shelter because plants can grow in many coastal ecosystems. Human activities have wide-ranging potential effects because humans tend to live close to the coast and because the effects aren't always obvious in advance.
