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Which of the following best describes the primary advantage of natural harbors for coastal settlements?
Which of the following best describes the primary advantage of natural harbors for coastal settlements?
- Their location at river crossings, facilitating trade.
- Their proximity to holiday resorts.
- Their protection from the open sea and deep waters suitable for boats. (correct)
- Their abundance of valuable resources like coal.
Estuaries are unfavorable locations for ports because they are exposed to strong waves and tides.
Estuaries are unfavorable locations for ports because they are exposed to strong waves and tides.
False (B)
Explain how river crossings contribute to the growth of coastal settlements into major trade centers.
Explain how river crossings contribute to the growth of coastal settlements into major trade centers.
River crossings, facilitated by bridges or fords, concentrate traffic and trade in specific locations. These locations develop into trading hubs, eventually growing into big cities.
Coastal cities like Newcastle in Australia developed primarily due to the discovery of valuable ______ resources.
Coastal cities like Newcastle in Australia developed primarily due to the discovery of valuable ______ resources.
Match each coastal settlement type with its defining characteristic or example:
Match each coastal settlement type with its defining characteristic or example:
Which of the following human activities has the most detrimental impact on the habitats of plants and animals in coastal areas?
Which of the following human activities has the most detrimental impact on the habitats of plants and animals in coastal areas?
The development of a coastal area into a major port typically enhances the natural beauty and usability of its beaches for tourists and holidaymakers.
The development of a coastal area into a major port typically enhances the natural beauty and usability of its beaches for tourists and holidaymakers.
Discuss the potential long-term effects of turning numerous coastal areas into holiday resorts.
Discuss the potential long-term effects of turning numerous coastal areas into holiday resorts.
Besides natural harbors and estuaries, another geographical feature that fosters the growth of coastal settlements is strategically important ______.
Besides natural harbors and estuaries, another geographical feature that fosters the growth of coastal settlements is strategically important ______.
What is one major environmental consequence that can arise from the development of coastal resources and industries?
What is one major environmental consequence that can arise from the development of coastal resources and industries?
Flashcards
Natural Harbours
Natural Harbours
Areas on the coast that are protected from the open sea, with deep water, making them ideal for boats.
Estuaries
Estuaries
Areas where a river meets the sea and widens, protected from strong waves and tides, making them good for ports.
River Crossings
River Crossings
Towns and cities that grew near places where rivers could be crossed by bridges or fords. These locations became trade hubs.
Resources and Industries
Resources and Industries
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Holiday Resorts
Holiday Resorts
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Study Notes
- Settlements are often developed on the coast
Natural Harbours
- These are coastal areas sheltered from the open sea
- They feature deep water, which is ideal for boat activity
- New York in the U.S.A. is an example
Estuaries
- This is where a river meets and widens into the sea.
- Estuaries are good for ports as they are usually protected from strong waves and tides
- Dublin in Ireland is an example
River Crossings
- Towns and cities historically grew near river crossings, facilitated by bridges or fords
- These locations became significant trade hubs, leading to the development of big cities
- London in England is an example
Resources and Industries
- Coastal cities sometimes originate because of valuable resources found there
- Newcastle in Australia became a major port city due to nearby coal deposits
Holiday Resorts:
- Coastal areas with attractive sandy beaches often develop into holiday resorts
- Miami Beach in Florida (USA) is an example
Ports
- The construction and pollution associated with port development can destroy the habitats of plants and animals
- Pollution can make beaches unusable for tourists and holidaymakers
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