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1 mark
Coastal environments
Study Figure 2 which shows a stretch of tropical coastline.
Identify the coastal ecosystem at X.
coral reef
mangrove
salt marsh
sand dune
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Ecosystems of the Coastline (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 4GE1
38 mins13 questions
2
3 marks
Explain one physical factor that influences the distribution of mangrove ecosystems.
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3
3 marks
Explain one physical factor that influences the distribution of coral reef ecosystems.
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4
1 mark
Identify the abiotic factor shown in the food web.
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5
2 marks
Explain one characteristic of a mangrove ecosystem.
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6
1 mark
Define the term mass movement.
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7
3 marks
Explain one characteristic of a sand dune ecosystem.
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1a
2 marks
What is meant by the term ecosystem?
1b
4 marks
Outline two physical factors affecting the distribution of coastal ecosystems.
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2
4 marks
Study Figure 2b.
Suggest two impacts that sea level change may have had on this coastline.
You must refer to the resource in your answer.
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3
4 marks
Explain how coral reefs protect coastlines.
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4
4 marks
Explain how mangroves help reduce coastal flooding.
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5
4 marks
Explain two ways coastal ecosystems reduce erosion.
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6
2 marks
Explain one way human activity can threaten coastal ecosystems.
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