AQA•A-Level•Geography
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Coastal Systems and Landscapes
Coastal processes, landforms and management strategies
Practice 48 subtopics in Coastal Systems and Landscapes. All questions match the AQA A-Level specification.
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Coastal Systems and Landscapes is a key topic in the AQA A-Level Geographyspecification. This topic covers coastal processes, landforms and management strategies.
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Coastal system: inputs, processes, outputsSources of energy: waves, tides, currentsSediment sources and sinksSediment cells and budgetDynamic equilibrium on coastsWave formation and characteristicsWave refractionConstructive wavesDestructive wavesWave energy and coastal erosionMarine erosion: hydraulic actionMarine erosion: abrasion/corrasionMarine erosion: corrosion/solutionMarine erosion: attritionSub-aerial weathering: mechanicalSub-aerial weathering: chemicalSub-aerial weathering: biologicalMass movement: rockfall, landslides, slumpingLongshore driftCoastal transportationCoastal depositionCliffs and wave-cut platformsHeadlands and baysCaves, arches, stacks and stumpsGeos and blowholesBeaches: sand and shingleBeach profiles and bermsSpits and barsTombolosBarrier beaches and islandsSand dunesSalt marshesEustatic sea level changeIsostatic sea level changeEmergent coastlinesSubmergent coastlines: rias and fjordsRaised beachesHard engineering: sea wallsHard engineering: groynesHard engineering: rock armour/rip-rapHard engineering: offshore breakwatersSoft engineering: beach nourishmentSoft engineering: dune regenerationSoft engineering: managed retreatShoreline Management Plans (SMPs)Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)Cost-benefit analysisHolderness coast case study
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