Study Fig. 5, which shows a cross-section of a coastline. [Figure 5.0]
- (a)(i)How has the level of the beach changed since 1850?[1]
- (a)(ii)Between which years was the change in beach level most rapid?[1]
- (a)(iii)At what height above sea level is the village?[1]
- (b)On Fig. 5, use labelled arrows to indicate the positions of: • wave-cut platform • notch[2]
- (c)Suggest how coastal processes may cause the position of cliff X, marked on Fig. 5, to change in the future.[3]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2012). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) (i) Lowered
- [1] (ii) 1903-1904
- [1] (iii) 7 metres
- [2] (b) Correct positions on diagram
- [3] (c) Erosion/hydraulic action/abrasion Concentrated at notch/notch grows in size/cave formed Undercutting Collapse/slumping Retreat/nearer to village Repeated action
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