Coasts

Question 0

Describe Blackpool’s decline

Answer 0

• Mediterranean package holidays meant Blackpool lost business
• Visitors dropped by 6 mil (17 mil to 11 mil)
• 1000 hotels went out of business

Question 1

Describe Blackpool’s development

Answer 1

• Stagecoaches and railways increased tourists
• 1851 population increased by 2,000 in 50 years
• Tourist attractions were built (promenades, piers, Raikes Hall Garden)
• Icons created (Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Lights)
• Area became more modern which attracted tourists
• Population increased to 147,000

Question 2

Describe Blackpool’s rejuvenation

Answer 2

• £300 million investment
• Sea defences improved and made area look better
• Bid for a super casino was rejected

Question 3

What are the similarities between Blackpool and Bournemouth?

Answer 3

• Became touristic due to railways
• Piers and icons consolidated tourism
• Declined due to Mediterranean holidays
• Flat, low lying, non eroded areas (easy to build)

Question 4

Deceive Benidorm’s development

Answer 4

• Originally agricultural, grew olives, lemons, oranges
• Fishing business began to fall so railway was welcomed and brought in tourists
• Hotels built
• Local businesses shit down, residential population falling
• Avenues built along Lavante
• Airport opened and made traveling easier and quicker
• 12 million tourists a year

Question 5

What is a conflict matrix?

Answer 5

A table/grid showing the key players in an area and whether they agree or disagree

Question 6

Describe the Severn Barrage

Answer 6

• Proposed tidal barrage to generate electricity as river has high tidal range
• Barrage would destroy mudflats and salt marshes
• Destroy home for 74,000 bird and migratory routes for fish
• Chemicals produced will kill fish and therefore reduce selling and increase unemployment

Question 7

What are the prod of Dibden Bay’s extra port development?

Answer 7

• Can hold 6 ships
• Create 3000 permanent jobs
• Allow cruise ships to enter (increase tourism)
• Boost economy by 5.5 billion pounds

Question 8

What are the cons of Dibden Bay’s extra port?

Answer 8

• Cost £700 million
• Built over 500 acres
• Ruin habitats for fish, shrimp, birds and plants
• Create noise, air, light and water pollution
• Ruin local’s views
• Cause congestion
• River bed would have to be dredged
• Increased risk of oil spills
• housing proves drop