Management of Coasts (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Figure 2a .

Suggest two reasons that hard engineering is suitable for this stretch of coastline.

Study Figure 2a and suggest two reasons soft engineering is suitable for this stretch of coastline.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of soft engineering strategies.

Compare hard engineering and soft engineering methods used to manage coastal flooding.

Discuss the conflicting views that affect the choice of management for one named stretch of coastline.

Study Figure 2c and Figure 2d below.

Analyse the reasons for the choice of different soft engineering strategies shown.

Study Figure 2c and Figure 2d below.

Analyse the reasons for the choice of the different hard engineering strategies shown. 

Study Figure 2c

Analyse the possible reasons why the populations of some countries are less at risk from coastal flooding than others.

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Assess the effectiveness of hard and soft engineering in managing coastal erosion.

Study Figure 2c and Figure 2d.

Analyse the effectiveness of the coastal flood prevention strategies shown.

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Study Figure 2c and Figure 2d.

Analyse why conflicts between development and conservation occur in coastal areas.

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Analyse the importance of conserving coastal ecosystems compared with developing coastal areas for economic gain.