O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · May/June 2014 · Q38 Marks
Study Photograph A (Insert) of a coastal location.
- (a)Identify the different features labelled on Photograph A. A B C D E[5]
- (b)For any one of the features A, B, C, D and E explain how it changes to one of the other features as a result of erosional processes. Feature chosen ............................................ changing to...[3]
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Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [5] (a) A - Arch
- B-Stack / island
- C- Cliff / headland
- D - Wave Cut platform
- E - Cave
- [3] (b) B/C to D
- Erosion at base of cliff
- Undercutting
- Exploits weaknesses
- Wave cut notch
- Cliff falls
- Rock below low water is left as platform
- E to A
- Erosion exploits weaknesses
- Cave enlarges backwards
- Similar process on other side of headland
- Two caves meet causing opening of arch
- A/C to B
- Erosion exploits weaknesses
- Arch is enlarged
- Overlying rock unsupported
- Top of arch collapses
- E to B
- Erosion exploits weaknesses
- Cave enlarges backwards
- Similar process on other side of headland
- Two caves meet causing opening of arch
- If no features chosen – Max 1 for named / described erosion process.
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