Reasons For Coastal Defence

Question 1

How many people live within 200k of the sea and give percentage

Answer 1

3.2 billion, 44%

Question 2

What continent is the only continent in the world where the majority of people do not live near a coastline

Answer 2

Africa

Question 3

How many people will live in coastal areas by 2025

Answer 3

6 billion people

Question 4

4 reasons people want to live near a coastline

Answer 4

1. More jobs 2. Natural facilities 3. It is nice 4. Good climate

Question 5

2 disadvantages of development along a coastline area

Answer 5

1. Damage to coastal habitats 2. Rising sea levels

Question 6

2 advantages of development in a coastal area

Answer 6

1. More tourist = more money 2. Ports will be constructed which will help the city grow

Question 7

2 reasons tourists might want to visit the coast

Answer 7

• beaches/ scenery

- the tourists may not live near the coast and want to see it ( day out )

Question 8

Disadvantages of lots of tourists in an area

Answer 8

• congestion
• pollution
• noise pollution

Question 9

How much will sea levels rise due to climate change by the end of the century

Answer 9

48 - 90 cm

Question 10

Explain the process of thermal expansion

Answer 10

As sea water becomes warmer, the molecules of H20 move further apart, causing the volume of water to increase

Question 11

Impact of 1m rise in sea level

Answer 11

• Bangladesh rice fields will be under water (some of them )
• millions of people will need to move
• lots of low laying islands will be underwater