🌊 Part 1: Wave Formation and Types

1. What is the main cause of wave formation in the ocean?

Wind energy

Ocean currents

Tidal movements

Underwater earthquakes

2. Which wave characteristics are most important for surfing? (Tick all that apply)

Wave height

Wave frequency

Wave direction

Water temperature

3. Fill in the blanks about wave formation:

When _________ blows across the ocean surface, it transfers _________ to the water, creating _________. The stronger the wind and the longer it blows, the _________ the waves become.

4. What type of waves are best for surfing?

Constructive waves

Destructive waves

Tsunami waves

Tidal waves

🏄‍♂️ Part 2: Coastal Features and Surfing Locations

5. Explain how waves interact with the coastline to create good surfing conditions:

6. Which UK coastal features are commonly found at popular surfing beaches?

Sandy beaches

Rocky headlands

Shallow bays

Steep cliffs

7. Name two famous UK surfing locations and describe one coastal feature at each:

Location 1: _________________

Coastal feature: _________________________________

Location 2: _________________

Coastal feature: _________________________________

8. Why might surfing conditions change throughout the day?

🗺️ Part 3: Map Skills Activity

9. Look at the map symbols below. Draw lines to match each symbol with its meaning:

Sandy beach symbol

Cliff symbol

Lighthouse symbol

Headland symbol

Rocky coastline jutting into sea

Vertical rock face by sea

Navigation aid for ships

Flat, sandy coastal area

10. Using a map of the UK coastline, identify three factors you would look for when choosing a good surfing location:

Factor 1: _________________________________

Factor 2: _________________________________

Factor 3: _________________________________

11. Creative Challenge: Design your perfect surfing beach! Draw and label the coastal features that would make ideal surfing conditions:

Surfing Waves Geography Worksheet

Surfing Waves Geography Worksheet

🌊 Part 1: Wave Formation and Types

🏄‍♂️ Part 2: Coastal Features and Surfing Locations

🗺️ Part 3: Map Skills Activity

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