Seaside cliff

Seaside cliff

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This task is about a cliff face changes over time.
Cliffs at the beach can change over time.
 
image of cliffs at the beach

Question Change answer

The diagram shows a cliff top and cliff face as they would be seen from a helicopter now. Many years on, this cliff face will have changed.
a)  Draw a line to show how a new cliff face might look different 100 years from now. 

Question 2Change answer

b)  Describe what might have caused this to happen to the cliff face.
Task administration: 
This task can be complete with pencil and paper or by drawing online.
Levels:
3, 4
Description of task: 
On a diagram students indicate how a cliff face might look different in 100 years from now, and explain the probable cause of this.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
Scientists represent their ideas in a variety of ways, including models, graphs, charts, diagrams and written texts. This resource provides opportunities to discuss conventions of diagrams that allow two different times to be shown.
 
Science capabilities: 
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Answers/responses: 
 

Y6  (05/1998)

a) Any drawn line (e.g., dotted line) which shows that the cliff face is now further inland.

moderate
b) Erosion by sea/uplifting by earthquake/slips on cliff face/stream action. moderate