O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q48 Marks
Study Fig. 3, which shows a coastal area.
- (a)(i)Name feature X.[1]
- (a)(ii)What is meant by prevailing wind?[1]
- (a)(iii)Draw an arrow on Fig. 3 to show the direction of longshore drift.[1]
- (b)(i)There is a proposal for a campsite to be established at C on Fig. 3. Suggest four disadvantages of this location.[4]
- (b)(ii)Some of the villagers would be in favour of the campsite. Suggest a reason for this.[1]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2013). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] Spit
- [1] Most common wind direction
- Most likely wind direction
- Direction wind blows most often
- [1] Arrow to the north
- [4] Soft ground / unstable land / not strong land
- May flood
- Mosquitoes / insects / diseases from marsh
- Lack of shelter
- Wind blown sand
- Over 12km from village / road
- Damage to salt marsh
- Damage to sand dunes
- Loss of species
- Disturbance of vegetation sucession
- Too much traffic in village
- Too much noise in village
- Litter in village
- [1] Trade for shop / pub
- Employment opportunities
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