Oxford AQA International AS Level · Geography (9635)

Coasts as natural systems: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Coasts as natural systems.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of coastal systems, which of the following is accurately classified as a flow or transfer?

Question 2

1 mark

Within a coastal system, which process represents a flow or transfer of material?

Question 3

1 mark

Evaluate the relationship between landforms and landscapes within a coastal system. Which statement is most accurate?

Question 4

1 mark

Which process of marine erosion involves the sheer force of water crashing against a cliff, trapping and compressing air in cracks to cause rock fragments to break off?

Question 5

1 mark

In a coastal sediment cell, if the input of sediment exceeds the output of sediment, what is the likely outcome for the beach profile?

Question 6

3 marks

Explain how negative feedback helps maintain dynamic equilibrium within a coastal system.

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Question 7

8 marks

Using a systems-based approach, evaluate the role of negative feedback and dynamic equilibrium in maintaining the stability of a coastal landscape. In your answer, you should:

a) Explain how a specific coastal process, such as beach profile adjustment, acts as a negative feedback loop when wave energy increases. (4 points)
b) Discuss why a state of dynamic equilibrium might be disturbed by human intervention through hard engineering strategies. (4 points)

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