How Humans use the Coast


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 Physical features like beaches, sand and cliffs attract people to the coast. Discussion Point
To encourage tourists to visit, coastal environments have been changed. Some of these changes include:
litter bins
shops and cafes
benches
amusements
signs
play areas
Is tourism always good for the
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Is tourism always good for the coast?
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Negative
  • litter bins
  • street furniture
  • more shops
  • benches
  • amusements
  • play areas
  • signs
  • jobs
  • better transport
  • more houses
  • more litter
  • more noise
  • traffic jams and parking
  • destroying natural habitats

Do you agree? Do you have any other ideas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tourists: people that visit for the day or stay on holiday in interesting places.

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Discussion Point

How is the coastal environment used by people?

Do all of these activities use the physical features?

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Are you going to visit a coast?
What geographical questions would you ask?
How would you collect the information?

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