Physical Landscapes of the UK · Summer Term

Coastal Processes and Management

Investigating erosion, transportation, and the conflict between hard and soft engineering.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is 'managed retreat' such a controversial strategy for coastal communities?
  2. 2How do longshore drift and deposition create unique landforms like spits?
  3. 3Should we protect every coastline, or let nature take its course?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Geography - Coastal LandscapesGCSE: Geography - Physical Landscapes of the UK
Year: Year 11
Subject: Geography
Unit: Physical Landscapes of the UK
Period: Summer Term

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