Human activity (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What are the three main categories of human activity that affect coastal landscapes?
What are the three main categories of human activity that affect coastal landscapes?
Urbanisation, agriculture, industry
How does urbanisation make cliffs more vulnerable to erosion and collapse?
How does urbanisation make cliffs more vulnerable to erosion and collapse?
Weight of buildings increases stress
How does urbanisation affect natural drainage patterns in coastal areas?
How does urbanisation affect natural drainage patterns in coastal areas?
Changes increase soil saturation
What positive effect can urban development have on coastal landscapes?
What positive effect can urban development have on coastal landscapes?
Raises public interest in protection
Why does agriculture increase soil erosion in coastal areas?
Why does agriculture increase soil erosion in coastal areas?
Ploughing & grazing remove vegetation
What happens when agricultural erosion increases sedimentation in coastal waters?
What happens when agricultural erosion increases sedimentation in coastal waters?
Affects marine ecosystems & water quality
How can agriculture positively affect coastal environments?
How can agriculture positively affect coastal environments?
Creates valuable wildlife habitats
Which types of pollution does industry increase in coastal zones?
Which types of pollution does industry increase in coastal zones?
Air, noise, and visual pollution
What is another term for coastal recession?
What is another term for coastal recession?
Coastal retreat
How does coastal recession affect property values and insurance?
How does coastal recession affect property values and insurance?
Values decrease, insurance harder to get
Which infrastructure is significantly disrupted by coastal recession?
Which infrastructure is significantly disrupted by coastal recession?
Roads and railway lines
What positive environmental effect can coastal recession have?
What positive environmental effect can coastal recession have?
Creates new habitats via sediment