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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q38 Marks

Study Fig. 3.1 (Insert), a photograph of a coastal location.

  1. (a)Describe the beach material in Fig. 3.1.[3]
  2. (b)Behind the beach is an area of sand dunes. How were the sand dunes formed?[3]
  3. (c)Suggest how tourists could cause damage to the environment in the sand dunes.[2]

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  1. [3] Pebbles; Smooth; Rounded; Various sizes; Various colours; Seaweed / debris
  2. [3] Obstruction collects sand; Deposition; Wind blown; Onshore winds; Vegetation grows
  3. [2] Erosion of paths / dunes; Trampling of vegetation; Roots disturbed; Pick flowers; Scare wildlife; Litter

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Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 3.

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