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Give one example of a sea defence and suggest how it helps protect the coastline, also commenting on its effectiveness.

One example of a sea defence structure is a sea wall. Sea walls are used to dissipate and reflect wave energy back into the sea, reducing erosion. The wave energy reaches the sea wall, and due to the soli...

Answered by Charles N. Geography tutor
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Suggest how the growth of tourism in a LIC or NEE might help to reduce the development gap.

The growth of the tourism industry means that a country's GDP grows, (the overall market value of country's services and goods) and therefore decreases the gap between the developed countries and the LIC....

Answered by Jessica O. Geography tutor
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What are the tectonic hazards associated with a destructive plate margin?

Tectonic hazards are hazard events that occur as a result of tectonic activity. There are two forms of destructive plate margins: subductive and collision. A collision plate margin occurs when two contine...

Answered by Rachel B. Geography tutor
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Outline and explain two push factors in rural to urban migration.

One push factor may be a lack of health and education services in rural areas. For example, in the UK many small towns and villages lack a hospital or secondary school, meaning people have to travel in or...

Answered by Isabelle C. Geography tutor
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What is Longshore Drift?

Longshore drift is a process by which sediment is moved along the coastline. The prevailing wind blows waves, and the sand and pebbles that are being carried, onto the beach at an angle. The backwash carr...

Answered by Alice W. Geography tutor
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