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Geography Sec 3 IT Home Learning HWA CHONG INSTITUTION High School Section

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1a) Fig. 1 below shows two coastal regions X and Y.

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Fig. 1 Identify the region that will receive greater impact from the energy of waves. Explain your answer. [3] Account for other factors that will affect coastal erosion.

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b) Study photograph A which shows a coastline protected by groynes. State the direction and describe the process of longshore drift.

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c) With the help of well-labeled diagrams, describe the formation of headlands and [5] bays. d) ‘Constructing groynes are more important than planting vegetation in the management and protection of coasts.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. [8]

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