Coastal population growth 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal environmentsASAQA Created by: emily_wCreated on: 04-09-14 12:55 How can humans upset the dynamic equilibrium of the coasts? Building sea defences such as rock groynes, which "deflects" erosion further along the coast. 1 of 14 Give three reasons why people might move to a coastal area. Tourism is good for businesses; trade and resulting jobs; naval bases; retirement; coastal areas are warm 2 of 14 How does the North Atlantic Drift warm Britian? It brings warm water from the Caribbean to Britain. 3 of 14 Wht are the coasts of Japan and China so crowded? The countries are mountainous, so it is hard to build and farm there. 4 of 14 Which natural phoenomena cause the coasts to be warmer than the mainland? The Gulf Stream and the North Atlantic Drift 5 of 14 Where does the water from the North Atlantic Drift begin to cool down? Just north of Iceland 6 of 14 What type of climate does Britain have? Maritime 7 of 14 Why is water able to warm the air for so long? It has a high specific heat capacity. 8 of 14 Why do coastal areas have warm winters? In summer, the sea absorbs heat, which causes a warm sea breeze in winter. 9 of 14 Why do coastal areas have cool breezes in spring? The water has cooled down over winter, causing the breeze to be cool. 10 of 14 Why do inland cities such as Moscow have cold winters? Land has a lower specific heat capacity than water, and cannot retain heat. 11 of 14 What are the consequenses of overcrowding in coastal areas? Diseases spread quickly and there is a strain on infrastructure and services. 12 of 14 What is an economic impact of a high coastal population? House prices are pushed up. 13 of 14 What is an environmental impact of a high coastal population? Water pollution from factories, especially in cities in poorer countries such as Lagos in Nigeria 14 of 14
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