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(a) Name the natural and the man-made causes of beach erosion.
(i)
(ii)
(b) Name another activity which has caused beach erosion in the past.
(c) Coral reefs protect the beach against erosion. Can you say how?
(d) Suggest two ways in which people’s activities may affect coral reefs.
(i)
(ii)
3. Match the words in column A with their correct part in column B to show how
beach erosion may damage the environment.
4. Write two sentences to say why our sandy beaches are important.
5. State two measures taken to protect the coastal environment.
2. Study Figures 16A and 16B showing two causes of beach erosion.
FIG. 16a FIG. 16b
Treessuchaslaos damage to buildings and roads
Sandy Beaches marine life such as corals are affected
Lagoon uprooted and roots are exposed
Land use become narrow as coral sand is washed away
column A column b
strong waves jetty