Human activity (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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3 main types of human activity affecting coasts
3 main types of human activity affecting coasts
Urbanisation, agriculture, industry
Effect of buildings on cliff stability
Effect of buildings on cliff stability
Weight increases stress, makes cliffs more vulnerable
How urbanisation affects drainage
How urbanisation affects drainage
Alters flow, increases soil saturation
Positive impact of urbanisation
Positive impact of urbanisation
Raises public interest in protection/conservation
How agriculture increases erosion
How agriculture increases erosion
Ploughing/grazing removes vegetation cover
Effect of farm erosion on coastal water
Effect of farm erosion on coastal water
Increased sedimentation in coastal waters
Positive agricultural impact
Positive agricultural impact
Creates valuable wildlife habitats
3 pollution types from industry
3 pollution types from industry
Air, noise, visual
Economic benefit of industry
Economic benefit of industry
Wealth and employment for communities
Another term for coastal recession
Another term for coastal recession
Coastal retreat
Definition of coastal recession
Definition of coastal recession
Coastlines erode and move inland over time
Coastal recession effect on property values
Coastal recession effect on property values
Property values decrease
Coastal recession effect on insurance
Coastal recession effect on insurance
Harder to obtain home insurance
Businesses lost to coastal recession
Businesses lost to coastal recession
Caravan parks, cafes, golf courses
Infrastructure damaged by coastal recession
Infrastructure damaged by coastal recession
Roads and railway lines