10 Questions
Which material makes up most of the Holderness coast?
Boulder clay
What is the purpose of the sea defenses built in 1991?
To trap sediment carried by Longshore drift
What is the main road connecting settlements along the Holderness coast?
B1242
What is the purpose of the rock armor used to protect the base of the cliffs?
To absorb wave energy
Where was the granite boulder rock armor imported from?
Scandinavia
Which village is located three kilometers south of Hornsey?
Mapleton
What material was deposited by glaciers during the last ice age?
Boulder clay
What form of mass movement occurs along the coast?
Slumping
What is the purpose of the two large rock groins built in 1991?
To trap sediment carried by longshore drift
What is the lifespan of the granite boulder rock armor?
Considerable
Test your knowledge of Mapleton and the Holderness Coast in Yorkshire! Learn about the village's location, population, and its connection to the B1242 road. Explore the geological history of the Holderness Coast and its formation during the last ice age. Challenge yourself with this informative quiz!
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