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Cambridge AS & A Level Geography

8.4Physical and human challenges to the coastal environment

Physical and human challenges to the coastal environment in Cambridge AS & A Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.4.1Evaluate hard and soft engineering management strategies in a detailed specific example of a stretch of coastline.

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  • Coastal challenges and management: a detailed specific example

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Physical and human challenges to the coastal environment: sample question

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What is the main disadvantage of building groynes on a coast with strong longshore drift?

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