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GCSE GeographyGCSE Geography
Coursework 2008/09Coursework 2008/09
Why are you making me do coursework?Why are you making me do coursework?
Coursework…• makes up 25% of your final grade• is a compulsory part of the course• develops essential Geographical skills• offers ALL students a chance to get a grade
they can be really pleased with.
The good news…The good news…
• There is a strong relationship between coursework marks and final GCSE grades.
• Basically – good coursework = good GCSE grade.
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Coursework Mark
The good news…The good news…
• You have very good teachers.• You will get as much help as you ask for.• You can get your coursework checked
regularly.• Coursework rewards hard workers.
What’s the coursework all about?What’s the coursework all about?
Coastal erosion on the North Norfolk Coast
Where are we going?Where are we going?
What do I need to do before I go?What do I need to do before I go?
Complete an Introduction and Background.
These MUST be completed before you go.
Background informationBackground information
• An AONB• Sandy beaches• Sand dunes• Salt marshes• Wildlife• Villages
How is it changing?How is it changing?
• Eroding at around 1m per year• Defences collapsing
Why is it eroding so much?Why is it eroding so much?
Cliffs are clay and sands and gravels
Waves can have a long fetch
Why is it eroding so much?Why is it eroding so much?
Why is it eroding so much?Why is it eroding so much?
Longshore Drift
Why is it eroding so much?Why is it eroding so much?
Sea defences are old
What can be done?What can be done?
There are 4 possible strategies…
3. Hold the line4. Advance the line5. Do nothing6. Managed retreat
Why not just hold the line?Why not just hold the line?
Cost of defences…
£5000 per metre£1500 per metre £1000 per metre
Where do you fit in?Where do you fit in?
Your possible hypotheses…
Coastal defences at West Runton are effective at preventing erosion.
The coastline at West Runton should be defended against all future erosion.
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