CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)
With the aid of a well-labelled diagram, explain why accelerated erosion occurs at headlands.
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- 5(a)(i)Identify TWO characteristics of this coastal area that are contributing to the development of the bar and spit.[2 marks]
- 5(a)(ii)State the effect of the groyne, at X, on the coast.[1 mark]
- 5(c)(i)Describe how coral reefs are formed according to the theory by Darwin.[4 marks]
- 5(c)(ii)Describe how coral reefs are formed according to the theory by Daly.[4 marks]
- 5(d)(i)Explain how the rate of limestone weathering is influenced by water temperature.[4 marks]
- 5(d)(ii)Explain how the rate of limestone weathering is influenced by the presence of vegetation.[4 marks]
- 5(d)(iii)Explain how the rate of limestone weathering is influenced by the gradient of the slope.[4 marks]
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