Coastal landscapes in the UK
Study Figure 10 on the insert, a 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map of the Woolacombe area in North Devon.
Using Figure 10, give the four-figure grid reference for a headland with cliffs.
Shade one circle only.
4542
4643
4240
4441
Using Figure 10, which of the following coastal features is not shown in grid square 4339?
An area of sand dunes
A rocky wave cut platform
A wide sandy beach
A coastal spit
Using Figure 10, what is the length and average width of Woolacombe beach between 456438 (labelled Y)?
Shade one circle only
Beach length 3.8 km, average width 0.7 km
Beach length 4.1 km, average width 0.2 km
Beach length 3.3 km, average width 0.4 km
Beach length 3.0 km, average width 0.9 km
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