Coasts and Beaches
⭐ MasteredA coast is where land meets the sea. Waves wear away rocks and turn them into sand, creating beaches, cliffs and bays.
Sand is tiny pieces of broken rock and shell.
All about Coasts and Beaches
A coast is the place where the land meets the sea. Coasts can be rocky, sandy, muddy or covered with mangroves. Waves, tides and wind constantly change the shape of the shoreline, wearing away cliffs and carrying sand from one place to another.
Beaches are made of sand, pebbles or shells that have been broken down and moved by waves. Cliffs form when waves crash into rock, while bays and headlands form where some rock is harder than other rock.
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Real-life uses of Coasts and Beaches
- Providing places for swimming, surfing and holidays
- Protecting homes and farmland from storms
- Supporting fishing and sea-based industries
Frequently asked questions about Coasts and Beaches
What is a headland?
A piece of land that sticks out into the sea, often made of harder rock that resists erosion.
Why are some beaches sandy and others pebbly?
It depends on the rock nearby and how strong the waves are. Strong waves tend to carry away fine sand and leave pebbles.
What is coastal erosion?
The gradual wearing away of land by waves, tides and weather, which can threaten houses near the coast.