Coastal opportunities and hazard-Holderness

Question 1

Opportunities

Answer 1

1) Sea provides opportunities for commercial fishing and trade of goods and raw materials through ports
2) Job opportunities in the formal sector e.g. Caravan park employee or the informal sector e.g. souvenir vendor
3) Resources specific to Holderness can also be exploited to their full potential for profit e.g. Easington gas terminal
4) Tourism increases net government revenue, giving them the opportunity to invest in local infrastructure

Question 2

Hazards

Answer 2

1) Coastal erosion can cause houses and infrastructure to collapse into the sea
2) Tourism can lead to increased carbon dioxide emissions and litter which harms the environment and accelerates the greenhouse effect
3) Houses are often devalued as the market for property which will eventually fall into the sea isn’t strong
4) There is a great loss of livelihood due to the fast rates of erosion such as Great Cowden farm, who have had to shut down as a result.