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You might see cliffs at the seaside, but don't stand too close to their edges!

Coastline Features

Coasts are where land meets the sea. Explore sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and rock pools to discover the special features of the coastline.

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Fascinating Fact:

Rock pools are little pools of seawater left behind when the tide goes out.

In KS1 Geography, children learn about coastline features in the British Isles. Beaches, cliffs, dunes, estuaries and rock pools all show how the sea slowly shapes the land.

Key Terms

Coastline: The place where the land ends and the sea begins.
Beach: A strip of sand or pebbles beside the sea where people can play.
Tide: The regular rise and fall of the sea during each day.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a coastline in KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, a coastline is the place where the land meets the sea. It includes features such as beaches, cliffs, sand dunes, estuaries and rock pools.

What features might I see on a British coastline?

On a British coastline you might see sandy or pebble beaches, rocky cliffs, sand dunes, estuaries where rivers meet the sea, harbours, and small rock pools full of sea life.

Why do tides matter when visiting the beach?

Tides matter because they change how far the sea reaches up the beach. They can uncover rock pools or cover the sand, so adults must check tide times for safety.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Great Britain is an island. There is sea all round it. Where the land meets the sea is called the _____.

Estuary

Equator

Coast

Pole

Where is the nearest seaside where you live?

2 .

The narrow strip all round the coast where the sea meets the land is called the _____.

Boundary

Border

Shore

Pavement

Sometimes this is called the shoreline

3 .

Sam is at the seaside with his parents. They go to a part of the shore with sand and pebbles. This is called the _____.

Estuary

Marsh

Border

Beach

Only some parts of the shore are safe to play on

4 .

Sam has taken his bucket and spade. Which part of the beach does he build castles on?

The sand

The shingle

The pebbles

The rocks

Have you ever built sandcastles on a beach?

5 .

Sam picks up a small, smooth rounded stone on the beach. Sam has picked up a ______.

Rock

Brick

Pebble

Shell

Do you like collecting pebbles and shells on the beach?

6 .

It is time for Sam and his family to go home. They walk back up the beach. They cross the flat, golden sands. Then they walk up a bank of small stones. This is called _______. After that they walk through the sand-dunes and back to the car.

Concrete

Cement

Shingle

Rocks

It is hard walking on shingle

7 .

Some parts of the coast have high hills that fall straight into the sea. These are called ______.

Waterfalls

Cliffs

Mountains

Estuaries

Never go near the cliff edge

8 .

Rivers run into the sea. The River Thames flows into the North Sea. As it reaches the sea, it becomes very wide and forms an _______.

Delta

Estuary

Lake

Rock pool

Which other rivers in the British Isles have wide estuaries? Can you find them on a map?

9 .

Sometimes there is a lot of dry sand at the back of a beach. Tough grass grows through this sand. The sand forms _____.

Mountains

Cliffs

Dunes

Fields

The grass helps stop the sand from blowing away

10 .

The sea comes in and goes out twice a day. One day Sam and his family go to the beach, but the sea is covering all the sand right up to the back of the beach. Sam’s Mum says that the ____ is in.

Ocean

Beach

Tide

Sand

There are two tides every day

Author: David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)