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Year 10 - Geography

Risks from coastal flooding

Coastal landscapes

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about coastal processes and landforms. Pupils will learn about the physical processes operating at the coast and about the formation of distinctive landforms of coastal erosion and deposition. Pupils will also learn about the importance and options of coastal management.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the risks from coastal flooding.

Key Notes

  • There are several causes of coastal flooding.
  • The risks from coastal flooding are increasing due to climate change.
  • Coastal flooding brings threats to people and the environment.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • vulnerable: a reduced ability to cope or withstand an event
  • climate change: long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
  • habitat: the place where organisms live

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All coastal communities are equally vulnerable to coastal flooding.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

There are several causes of coastal flooding. The risks from coastal flooding are increasing due to climate change.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'vulnerable'

a reduced ability to cope or withstand an event.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: All coastal communities are equally vulnerable to coastal flooding. Correction: Low-lying coastal communities are most at risk of coastal flooding, especially with increasing storms and storm surges.

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