Two topics Rocks Geological variation in the UK: Differences in rock types Role of geology and tectonic processes in the development of upland and lowland areas Human and physical processes have helped form these distinctive upland and lowland areas Coastal Landscapes and Processes Physical processes Influence of geological structure, rock type and wave action Impact of weather and climate Erosion: headlands/ bays, caves, arches, stacks and stumps, wave-cut platforms Deposition: bars, beaches and spits Urbanisation, agriculture and industry affected coastal landscapes Coastal recession and flooding: people and environment Coastal defences: advantages and disadvantages and impact on the coastal landscape One named coastal landscape: formation and factors influencing its change

Exam Q’s What are the 2 different types of coastline called? (2) How does a headland erode to form a stack? Use an annotated diagram to help you explain. (4) Using named examples explain how coastal management choices can cause conflict at the coast. (6)