How do I revise E2E stub topic for WJEC A-Level?

Always anchor evaluative responses to real case studies, providing place-specific detail to demonstrate depth of understanding.

What exam tips are there for E2E stub topic? (2)

Use diagrams to illustrate processes like wave refraction or groyne effect on sediment budgets, even in prose answers.

What exam tips are there for E2E stub topic? (3)

When comparing management options, structure responses around economic costs, environmental impact, and stakeholder perspectives.

What mistakes should I avoid in E2E stub topic?

Confusing weathering (in situ breakdown) with erosion (removal of material by wave action).

What are common errors in E2E stub topic exams? (2)

Assuming that all hard engineering solutions provide permanent protection and ignoring unintended downdrift effects.

E2E stub topic

WJEC

A-Level

This subtopic examines the dynamic processes shaping coastal landscapes, including erosion, transportation, and deposition, within the context of the WJEC A-Level Geography specification. It integrates theoretical models with case study analysis to explore how human intervention and natural change interact, equipping learners to evaluate management strategies and predict future impacts on vulnerable coastlines.

Objectives

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Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for demonstrating accurate understanding of wave refraction and longshore drift processes.
Look for explicit reference to case studies that illustrate both successful and unsuccessful coastal interventions.
Credit should be given for critical evaluation of managed retreat versus hold-the-line strategies, supported by factual evidence.
Reward the use of GIS-based data or annotated photographs to strengthen analytical arguments in extended writing.

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for demonstrating accurate understanding of wave refraction and longshore drift processes.
Look for explicit reference to case studies that illustrate both successful and unsuccessful coastal interventions.
Credit should be given for critical evaluation of managed retreat versus hold-the-line strategies, supported by factual evidence.
Reward the use of GIS-based data or annotated photographs to strengthen analytical arguments in extended writing.

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡Always anchor evaluative responses to real case studies, providing place-specific detail to demonstrate depth of understanding.
💡Use diagrams to illustrate processes like wave refraction or groyne effect on sediment budgets, even in prose answers.
💡When comparing management options, structure responses around economic costs, environmental impact, and stakeholder perspectives.

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Confusing weathering (in situ breakdown) with erosion (removal of material by wave action).
Assuming that all hard engineering solutions provide permanent protection and ignoring unintended downdrift effects.
Overgeneralising by not referencing specific named locations or coastline characteristics in management answers.
Misinterpreting sediment cell boundaries as closed systems without acknowledging offshore transfers.

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

Coastal erosion mechanisms

Sediment transport and deposition

Hard and soft engineering

Shoreline management plans

Human–environment interactions

Fieldwork and GIS applications

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