Coastal Landscapes - Theory

Summarised / concise notes of the theory / general information required for the Coastal Landscapes topic for OCR A Level Geography.

Key sub-topics included:

• Flows of Energy & Material Through Coastal Systems
• Coastal Zone & Coastal Zone System
• Sediment Cells
• Wind
• Waves
• Tides
• Geology
• Types of Sediment on a Coastline
• Sub-Aerial Processes
• Erosional Landforms
• Depositional Landforms
• Emergent Landforms
• Submergent Landforms

Please note: the major case studies are not included in this document (see the case study resource in my shop), however, smaller case studies have been included throughout this document to help understanding.

Key words have been highlighted. These words and their definitions are included in the definitions resource in my shop.