O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · May/June 2013 · Q38 Marks
Study Fig. 3, which shows a coastal area. [Figure 3.0]
- (a)Match arrows A, B and C to the labels given below. swash backwash longshore drift[2]
- (b)Suggest why people living in this area want to protect the beach from erosion.[3]
- (c)Describe the changes that may occur at area X as a result of longshore drift. You may annotate Fig. 3 to illustrate your answer.[3]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2013). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [2] Swash = B; Backwash = C; Longshore drift = A; 2/3 correct = 2 marks; 1 correct = 1 mark
- [3] Prevention erosion of settlement / hotels; Prevent flooding of settlement; Retain beach for tourist industry / recreation; Prevent flooding of campsite
- [3] Spit; Deposition at X; Beach extending across estuary / to E / SE; River diverted to east; Vegetation growth; Salt marsh in sheltered area; Sand dunes behind beach
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