Coasts are the narrow zones Where land meets the sea Weathering, Erosion Cause them constantly To recede, but know also: Coasts from Depposition grow [Break] Now, type of rock affects How fast the change will be Hard rock weathers slowly; Softer more swiftly [Break] And where rock is hard Headlands are likely And where rock is soft Sheltered bays will be [Break] Coasts are the narrow zones Where land meets the sea Weathering, Erosion Cause them constantly To recede, but know also: Coasts from Depposition grow [Break] Also known as Capes With water on sides three High and steep, frequently Headlands jut into the sea [Break] Over time, as waves attack From tiny chip and crack Are caves then arches born Stacks to stumps are worn [Break] Bays are the opposite With land on sides three Waves refract into them; Do not hit directly [Break] And from this lower force Are beaches born, of course [Break] As Depposition overcomes Weathering, erosion Seddi-munt settling Leads to Life explosion [Break] Coasts are the narrow zones Where land meets the sea Weathering, Erosion Cause them constantly To recede, but know also: Coasts from Depposition grow [Break] Low att-muss-ferrik pressures And high surface winds besides Birth storm surge and large waves Plus, pull of moon: high tides [Break] With these there may be Coastal flooding by the sea But hard engineering can Reduce, deflect energy [Break] Like artificial reefs Curved walls and rock armour Groynes build up the shore But soft ways we prefer [Break] Add sand to widen beaches Limit close construction Plant more marram grass, and End mangrove destruction [Break] Coasts are the narrow zones Where land meets the sea Weathering, Erosion Cause them constantly To recede, but know also: Coasts from Depposition grow
