COASTS PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

Jan 2009
Fig 2 photograph of Dunmore Head, Dingle Peninsula, western Ireland



1. Identify the four landforms of coastal erosion, A, B, C and D
2. Explain how wave action has influenced one of these landforms
3. Show how two factors influence coastal deposition
4. With reference to one of more located examples, explain how coastal areas can provide
opportunities for human activities

May 2009
Study Fig. 2, a photograph of a stretch of coastline at Teignmouth, Devon
1. Describe the ways in which the coastal area shown in Fig. 2 is being protected from physical
processes.
2. Explain how two of these ways provide protection from wave action
3. Show how two physical factors influence coastal erosion
4. Explain the possible conflicts that may result from the variety of human activities found in one
located coastal area

Jan 2010
Fig 2 OS map of stretch of Dorset coastline near Poole


1. Identify the four different types of human activity taking place at locations A D (4)
2. For any two of these activities, suggest why each one is taking place at that location(6)
3. State and explain two reasons why some coastal areas need to be protected from the effects of
natural processes (6)
4. With reference to one or more located examples, explain how rock type and structure can influence
the development of landforms of coastal erosion (9)

May 2010
Study Fig. 2, a graph showing variations in mean pebble size with distance from a cliff along a beach at La
Malbaie, Quebec, Canada

1. Describe the variations in mean pebble size with distance from the cliff in Fig. 2.
2. Explain two possible reasons for these variations
3. Show how hard engineering methods can protect coastlines from natural processes
4. With reference to one or more located coastal areas, explain why conflicts may result from the
growth and development of human activities.

Jan 2011
Study Fig. 2, a photograph showing the coastline near Lynmouth, Devon
1. Describe the main features of the coastline shown in Fig. 2
2. Suggest how two natural processes are shaping this coastline
3. Show how two methods of soft engineering can protect coastlines from natural processes
4. With reference to a located example, describe and explain how a coastal environment provides
opportunities for human activities.

May 2011
Study Fig. 2, a photograph showing the coastline at Budleigh Salterton, Devon
1. Identify four different types of human activities shown in Fig. 2
2. Suggest two reasons why there is such a range of human activities in this area
3. Outline two effects of sea-level change on the development of coastal landforms.
4. With reference to one or more coastal areas, examine the need for protection from natural
processes


Jan 2012
Study Fig. 2, which shows the relationship between wave energy and angle of beach profile for a sample of
12 beaches

1. Describe the relationship shown in Fig. 2
2. Outline two ways by which waves transport sediment.
3. Explain two ways in which coastal areas are managed to resolve possible conflicts
4. With reference to one or more located areas, explain how the coast is being protected from the
effects of natural processes

May 2012
Study figure 2, which shows reasons why coastal protection may be needed in part of western France.
1. Outline two physical reasons why protection may be needed on this coastline
2. Suggest how two of the human activities show in figure 2 may lead to a need for coastal protection
3. Outline two conflicts that can arise between different human activities in coastal areas
4. With reference to one or more located examples, describe and explain how coastal areas managed
to resolve issues resulting from their develpoment

Jan 2013
Study figure 2, which shows mean erosion rates (1951-2001) along a coast line in Yorkshire


1. using fig 2, describe how mean erosion rates vary along this coastline
2. suggest and explain two factors influencing these variations
3. outline two sub areal processes typical of coastal environment
4. With reference to one or more coastal areas, describe and explain the growth and development of
two different human activities

Essay questions

Jan 2009
With reference to specific coastal areas, examine how their management is about balancing socio-
economic and environmental needs

May 2009
With reference to specific coastal areas, examine the need for management in resolving issues
resulting from their development

Jan 2010
With reference to one or more coastal areas, describe and explain the different ways that they can
be protected from the effects of natural processes (25)

May 2010
With reference to one or more coastlines, examine the factors affecting the development of landforms of
coastal deposition.

Jan 2011
With reference to located examples, explain how cold environments can provide both opportunities
and challenges for development.

May 2011
With reference to one or more located examples, examine the management challenges associated with the
development of coastal areas


Jan 2012
With reference to located examples, examine ways in which coastal areas can be a valuable
resource.

May 2012
With reference to one or more located environments, examine the factors responsible for landforms
of coastal erosion

Jan 2013
With reference to one or more coastal areas, describe the conflicts which exist between different
human activities and explain how they can be managed