Unit 1 - The Coastal Environment Flashcards

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1
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What Do Coastal Area’s Provide?

A

Economic, Environmental And Recreational Opportunities

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Business Development In Coastal Area’s Creates What?

A

Job Opportunities

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Physical Environment In Coastal Area’s Provides What?

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An Attractive Place To Live

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4
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Why Is There An Increasing Demand For Housing In Coastal Area’s?

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People Are Able To Afford Second Homes And People Retire To The Coast

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5
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What Term Should You Use About A Coastline That Has A Number Of Different Uses?

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Multi-Use Coastal Area

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Name One Of The Busiest Ports In The United Kingdom?

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Southampton Port

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In Many Parts Of The World Coastal Area’s Have Become Economic What?

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Growth Poles

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The Development Of What? Has Created A Wide Range Of Opportunities That Have Encouraged Increasing Numbers Of People To Move To These Areas

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Industry, Trade Links And Tourism

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9
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Name Three Coasts That Are In The More Developed Part Of The World?

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Florida, California And The Mediterranean

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Developing Countries Have Realised What?

A

The Coast Is An Important Resource That Can Be Used To Generate Business And Wealth

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Name The Largest Area Of Coastal Development?

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Dubai’s Coastal Area

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What Should You Remember To Bring Up In Exams About Coastlines?

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Case Studies On Coastlines

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Name The Country That Is Using Tourism To Improve Living?

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Bahia In North-East Brazil

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Why Is Bahia One Of The Poorest States In Brazil?

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Bahia In North-East Brazil Has Low Incomes And Few Job Opportunities

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How Many Years Is Bahia’s Development Program Going To Take?

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In Total 15 Years

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16
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What Will The Development Program In Bahia Create?

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Economic Opportunities And Improve Living Conditions For Local People