Coastal Landscapes & Processes (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Exam Questions

Define the term slumping.

Explain one way seasonal changes in the UK’s weather can affect rates of coastal erosion.

Figure 2c

Study Figures 2b and 2c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of different physical processes in the formation of the coastal landforms shown in Figures 2b and 2c.

You must use evidence from Figures 2b and 2c in your answer

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes.

Name one type of mass movement.

Figure 2a

Annual amount of coastal erosion at Withernsea, England

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the year with the greatest amount of coastal erosion.

Explain one reason why rates of coastal erosion may change over time.

Figure 2b

A spit in East Yorkshire, England

Key for Figure 2b

Figure 2c

An aerial photograph of a spit in East Yorkshire, England

Study Figures 2b and 2c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of physical processes in the formation of the spit shown in Figures 2b and 2c.

You must use evidence from Figures 2b and 2c in your answer.

You have studied a coastal landscape as part of your geographical investigation.

Name of your fieldwork location

Explain one way your investigation helped you understand how coastal processes affect people.

Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by physical processes.

Figure 2a

Durdle Door, Dorset, England

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the landform shown in Figure 2a.

State one type of mass movement process.

Explain one way that constructive waves can affect beaches.

Figure 2b

Coastal erosion along the Holderness coastline in England

Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Examine how different physical processes and human activities may have affected the rates of erosion shown in Figure 2b.