The UK Coastline — Revision notes

Coastline

The boundary where solid ground meets the sea or ocean

Beach

The area of land lying between the high tide mark and the low tide mark

Shingle

Natural beach material made of smooth, round pebbles and stones

Cliff

A steep rock face along the coast, worn back over time as waves erode its base

Tourism

The business of providing services, hotels, and attractions for people visiting a place on holiday

Fishing industry

The catching, processing, and selling of fish and seafood, providing jobs and income for coastal communities

Visitor economy

The overall financial boost and job creation driven by money spent by tourists in a local area

What this lesson covers

How well do you know each one? Be honest: red means go back over it.

• Describe the main features of the UK coastline, including cliffs, beaches and shingleNot yetSort ofGot it
• Explain why the UK's coastline is so long compared with larger countriesNot yetSort ofGot it
• Name the seas and bodies of water surrounding the UKNot yetSort ofGot it
• Explain why so many people live and work at the coastNot yetSort ofGot it
• Describe how fishing and tourism support coastal communitiesNot yetSort ofGot it
• Explain how Blackpool grew, and what the visitor economy means for a coastal townNot yetSort ofGot it

Test yourself

Cover the answer, say it out loud, then check the full quiz on the lesson page.

• Which of these is a natural material found on beaches?
• Which country has the LONGEST coastline?
• What are two main industries you'll find at the British coast?

Topic quiz

15 questions on this topic only — not mixed with anything else, one at a time.

Spelling challenge

Read the definition, then type the correct spelling of the term. Uses the same terms as above.