UNIT-9
9.1
Coastline : the area of land where the sea meets the shore.
Sea breaks down
Sea moves around
Sea builds up
These started since millions of years ago.
1. Atmosphere
2. Hydrosphere
3. Lithosphere
3 million people lives on coast of UK.
More than 113km away from the sea.
Sea brings many positive things to human
Jobs from fishing
Sea transport at ports
Tourism
Coastlines are attractive places but still have some negative things.
Risk of flooding
Damage to property
Cliff collapsing
-Coastlines are exciting dramatic places
Erosion and weathering occur frequently because of the sea’s waves.