Coasts - Land Uses and Conflicts

Question 1

what is the area studied for coastal landforms

Answer 1

Dorset coast

Question 2

give 4 ways why the Dorset coast is suitable for tourism

Answer 2

coastal resorts e.g. Swanage, watersports e.g. surfing, jetskiing, picturesque walks e.g. visit Old Harry (stack), historic attractions e.g. CORFE CASTLE

Question 3

give 3 ways why the Dorset coast can be used for industry

Answer 3

major docks for shipping exports to + from Europe, limestone quarrying, large oil field in Poole Harbour

Question 4

why is the Dorset coast used for military

Answer 4

4 military bases

Question 5

give 3 was why the Dorset coast is suitable for farming

Answer 5

fertile clay soil, warm climate, opportunity for fishing in Poole Harbour

Question 6

explain the six-stage formation of stacks, stumps, arched and caves

Answer 6

the sea erodes lines of weakness in a headland through HA, A, S, to form a sea cave, Sea caves on either side of the headland deepen and widen until the sea erodes through the headland to form an arch, Arch deepens and widens causing the top part to become unsupported and collapse forming a stack, Stack erodes down to form stump, Stump erodes and disappears, Headland retreats back over time

Question 7

name 3 ways in which tourists can conflict with locals and suggest solutions for these conflicts

Answer 7

tourists buying 2nd homes can make house prices more expensive for locals and can be hard for 1st-time buyers - Government can offer AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEMES for 1st-time buyers. Tourists’ cars can cause congestion in honeypots areas e.g. Corfe castle - a railway line reduces congestion. Increased traffic can cause air and noise pollution in rural areas - cycle paths and railways can be introduced to manage traffic. Tourists can litter and start fires on beaches e.g. Chesil Beach - local authorities can introduce fines