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Question 3

Examine the role of different physical processes in the formation of the coastal landforms shown in Figures 3a and 3b. You must use evidence from Figures 3a and 3b in your answer.

Figure 3a: A high-angle photograph of Ravenspoint spit showing a long, narrow strip of sand and shingle extending from the mainland coastline out into an estuary. On the seaward side to the left, active waves break on a sandy beach. On the sheltered landward side to the right, there is a calm, green saltmarsh area with tidal creeks.

Figure 3b: A simplified coastal map extract of Ravenspoint. The map shows the coastline running North-South, with a spit extending North-East into a bay. Arrows indicate a dominant wind direction from the South-West. An arrow along the beach indicates the direction of longshore drift moving from South-West to North-East. The spit has a recurved hook end pointing inland towards the North-West. Behind the spit, the sheltered marshland is labeled 'Ravenspoint Saltmarsh' with wetland symbols and shallow mudflats.

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Coastal landscapes and processes Questions

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