Coastal Erosion & Sea Level Change (Edexcel A Level Geography)

Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet.

Figure 3a

Current rate of relative land and sea level change in the British Isles in mm per year

Explain the role of isostatic processes in causing changes in relative sea level.

(6)

Evaluate the view that coastal flood risks are increasing mainly because of rising sea levels.

(20)

Evaluate the contribution that changes in sea level make to the formation of coastal landscapes. 

(20)