Coasts EQ 1

Coasts EQ 1

Physical factors of coastlines
1. Geomorphology
2. Topography
3. Natural harbours
4. Spits/bars
Factors which have led to exponential population growth in some environments
1. flat land
2. soil fertility
3. equable climate
4. biodiversity
5. potential
  1. for fishing
  2. for recreation/tourism
  3. for industrial and port development
  4. for accessibility
Fieldwork and research
1. To show how these factors have shaped the development and growth of contrasting crowded coasts over time
2. Great Yarmouth vs Benidorm
  1. Benidorm
    1. past economy- tuna fishing & wine production
    2. 50's- fish catches declined & disease damaged vines
    3. Post- 50's: tourism
      1. sea, sun, sand and water sports
      2. new hotels
      3. package holiday
    4. Population growth
      1. until 1950s
        2,726
      2. 1970s
        25,000
      3. Today
        70,000
        Summer pop.
        500,000 +
  2. Great Yarmouth
    1. Research
      1. BBC Website
        Great Yarmouth views
        "I was born in Yarmouth in 1950 and think I saw the best of it in my teenage years. Yarmouth then, was exciting, vibrant, and, most of all- fun!"
        "I've seen Yarmouth go from bad to worse."
      2. 10.2% unemployment (year ending Sep 2011)
      3. Pop. growth
        22, 605 (1801)
        90,813 (2001)
    2. Fieldwork
      1. Consequences of growth
        Questionairre
        3 people thought it was crowded with tourism
        1 thought jobs were created
        3 thought there was increased business
        3 thought there was more litter
        4 thought there was increased congestion

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