GCSE Geography Controlled Assessment
Ania Vinogradov
Question: To what extend is geology the main influence on the distinctive coastal landforms at the North Norfolk Coast?
North Norfolk CoastThe North Norfolk coastline (NCC) is distinctive and unique from other coasts around the UK as its landforms are mainly influenced by geological history and erosion. Geodiversity (defined as the natural range (diversity) of geological features) is fundamental to the character of the Norfolk Coast as it contributes the elements of its landforms, the uplands, valleys and coast which form its physical character. This coastal area is made-up of material from eroded cliffs and longshore drift. I have studied and researched three locations along the NNC: Wells-next-the-sea, Cley-next-the-sea and West Runton.
Blackeney spit Sea when tide is inWells-next-the-sea
All sandy beach Gabions Groynes
This was the only beach with several coastal defence mechanisms including groynes all along the beach and gabions beneath the life guard centre. This was the only beach with beach huts and maram grass. Wells-next-the-sea gets all its material deposited from the west coasts by long shore drift however Blackeney spit has been developed from the larger material. It is now used as a defence from large rocks and pebbles to keep Wells beach sandy and more attractive for tourists.
Cley-next-the-sea
All rocky beach High berm Long shore drift to the left 45î