Shaping the Landscape - Coasts (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Geography B): Exam Questions

Name one coastal landform created by the process of deposition.

Give one reason why rock type (geology) can affect the rate of coastal erosion.

For one country you have studied, describe the impacts of climate change on coastal communities.

Name of country: .....................................................................................

Give two reasons why ‘hold the line’ is not always popular when managing coastlines.

Study Figure 4.

Jakarta’s coast currently receives some protection from seawalls.

Name two benefits of a seawall.

Give two reasons why sea walls might not be a long-term solution.

Study Figure 4.

Suggest why Jakarta is sinking.

Study Fact File 2.

Why might fishermen in Jakarta be in favour of replanting the mangrove forests?

Some coastal areas of the UK are under increasing risk of damage through erosion.

Study Figure 2.4.

Is hard or soft engineering a more sustainable way of managing UK coastlines? Justify your views.

Coastal areas are affected by many different physical processes. Complete the sentences below by adding the correct words from the box.

Some rocks have vertical lines of weakness called ....................................... The breaking down of rock by the wind and rain or by plant roots is called ................................................................ .
The force of waves compressing air into weakness in the cliffs is called ................................................................ .
The process where rocks are picked up by the waves and thrown against the cliffs is called ................................................................ .

Figure 2.1 below shows part of the area on the map.

Name the features marked A, B and C on Figure 2.1.

The Needles are an example of the coastal landform ‘stacks’.

Describe how a stack is formed. You may draw diagrams in the space below to support your answer.

Explain one way in which human activity can increase coastal erosion.

To reduce erosion rates some planners support the ‘hold the line’ method of coastal management. Explain why there are conflicting views on this method of coastal management.

Study Figure 2.3 below.

“The increased frequency of storms and rising sea levels will have a greater impact on coastal communities in LICs/NICs compared to HICs.”

How far do you agree with this statement?